Ureaplasma species DNA qualitatively

Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma species are elements of the normal microbial floraof the genitourinary tract, transmitted by sexual contacting. Their carrier state is asymptomatic, and the probability of acquiring it increases with the number of sexual partnersing over a lifetime.

It is estimated that Ureaplasma colonizes the genital tract of up to 50% of sexually active women, while Mycoplasma is less common. When bacterial counts increase, as occurs, for example, in immunocompromised states, symptomatic infection with these pathogens can occur.

Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma are, along with gonorrhea and chlamydia, among the most common pathogensw causing urethritis, more often in men and less often in women. Untreated infections can be linked to inflammation of the epididymis or prostate and even the testicle, leading to infertility. In addition, they can cause pyelonephritis nephritis, manifested by tenderness of the lumbar region and high fever.

Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma are also often found in mixed infections causing bacterial vaginitis in women. If the infection occurs during pregnancy, it poses a number of risks, whichr include the development of inflammation of the cervix and fetal membranes (placenta), which can result in their rupture leading to preterm labor and prematurity of the baby. There is also an increased risk of developing puerperal fever, as a result of the natural flora infecting the wounds of the birth canal or perineum.

Also, microorganisms can colonize the skinhand and mucous membranes of the newborn's respiratory tract after coming into contact with the mother's secretions while traveling through the birth canal. If transferred from mother to child, neonatalfever and respiratory infections can develop.

Wrongly treated infections with pathogens lead to inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs (and even the peritoneum), are causes of infertility or problems maintaining pregnancy. In rare cases, they can lead to the development of reactive jointb diseases. Hence the need for widespread preventive measures to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseasesb, which include screening for Ureaplasma and Mycoplasma.

When to test material for Mycoplasma hominis / Ureaplasma species?

These tests are performed on doctor's orders for the diagnosis of sexually transmitted diseasesb, often together with determinations for other pathogensw which are their most common causes, including Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Neisseria gonnorheae, which allows identification of possible coinfection and selection of appropriate therapy.

Because the course of infection may be asymptomatic or clinically manifested with minor symptoms, testing should be considered in young sexually active individualswith the presence of risk factors such as multiple sexual partners or immunocompromised (HIV positive).

Synevo laboratories perform tests on material collected from swabs of secretions from the genitourinary tract: the vagina and cervix in women, and the urethra and genital groove in men. Avoid collecting material for the test during antibiotic therapy and during menstrual bleeding as it may reduce the reliability of the result.

Who should test material for Mycoplasma hominis / Ureaplasma species?

Persons with symptoms of genitourinary infections:

• painful, frequent urination
• unusual discharge from the urethra
• a feeling of urinary urgency
• bl in the lower abdomen
• vaginal burning
• unpleasant vaginal odor
• fluids, change in the nature of vaginal discharge
• bl during intercourse
• bleeding after intercourse and between periods