How does ureaplasma urealiticum penetrate into the human body? What are these diseases that develop against the background of the activity of this microorganism? What is the danger associated with such an infection? These questions are of interest to many. Indeed, according to statistics, about 40% of the world's population are carriers of these bacteria.
Ureaplasma urealiticum - what is it?
Ureaplasma is a microorganism belonging to the group of mycoplasmas. A feature of such pathogens is their intermediate position between viruses and unicellular organisms. Ureaplasmas differ from other members of their group in their ability to break down uric acid to ammonia.
There are two ways in which ureaplasma urealiticum is transmitted. What are these modes of transmission? First of all, it is possible to catch pathogenic microorganisms during sexual intercourse with an infected person without using appropriate protective measures. On the other hand,possible transmission from mother to child through amniotic fluid or during childbirth.
The main symptoms of ureaplasmosis
Ureaplasma penetrates into the human urinary tract. But the mere presence of this bacterium in the body is not enough to cause disease. Most often, the inflammatory process develops against the background of a local or systemic decrease in immunity, for example, with another disease, hypothermia, etc.
There are various complications that ureaplasma urealiticum can lead to. What are these pathologies and what are their signs? In men, the activity of such microorganisms provokes the development of urethritis - inflammation of the urethra. Such a disease is accompanied by redness of the head, itching and burning in the urethra, pain that intensifies during urination, as well as the appearance of discharge. In the absence of timely treatment, the infection can spread to other organs of the urinary system, in particular, to the prostate gland, kidneys, etc.
Ureaplasma urealiticum in women is often hidden. The clinical picture depends on which tissues or organs were affected. Symptoms include scanty vaginal discharge. If the infection spreads to the urethra, there is pain and burning during urination. In some cases, ureaplasma causes inflammation of the tissues of the uterus and ovaries, which is accompanied by pulling cramping pains in the lower abdomen.
In addition, the activity of ureaplasmas often causes infertility, as well asspontaneous abortion in the early stages.
Treatment methods
If during the tests you have found ureaplasma urealiticum, you need to urgently contact your doctor. Naturally, additional studies will be needed here to help determine which organs were affected. In addition, the activity of ureaplasma is often associated with other infectious diseases, in particular chlamydia, mycoplasmosis, gonorrhea, etc.
Broad spectrum antibiotics such as macrolides and tetracyclines are used for treatment. Immunomodulating therapy will be useful, which strengthens the body's defenses and helps the immune system fight bacteria. In most cases, therapy lasts about a month, after which it is necessary to take repeated tests. It is desirable that both partners undergo treatment.
