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Ureaplasma Urealyticum/Parvum

What is Ureaplasma?

Ureaplasma is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). There are two species of Ureaplasma, one is called Parvum and the other is Urealyticum. Both of these bacteria are thought to cause sexual health complications, though research into Ureaplasma is not very advances so no one is sure about the long-term implications of having an infection, though the medical consensus is that it is better to treat a patient who has Ureaplasma.

What are the symptoms of Ureaplasma?

Many people who have Ureaplasma do not have any symptoms at all and some will only become symptomatic having been infected for a while. Symptoms of Ureaplasma include pain when peeing, a discharge from the urethra in men, pelvic pain and vaginal discharge in women. Ureaplasma has been implicated in mothers giving birth before their due date but further research needs to be carried out to confirm whether this is the cause.

What are the treatments for Ureaplasma?

Ureaplasma is easily treated with antibiotics, either Doxycycline or Azithromycin.

Can I be tested for Ureaplasma?

Yes you can be tested for Ureaplasma using either a urine test or a vagina swab. The test is carried out by PCR. PCR is an accurate way of testing for Ureaplasma that looks for the bacteria’s DNA.