Ureaplasma parvum (Latin ureaplasma parvum) is a kind of microorganisms related to opportunistic pathogens, that is, their detection can not talk about the disease. The presence of ureaplasma parvum in the tests is the norm, but, nevertheless, this microorganism can cause a number of problems in women.
Danger of ureaplasma parvum
Let's figure out what the "pathogenicity" of ureaplasma parvum is and how dangerous it is. The presence of this opportunistic microorganism in the analyzes, first of all, is dangerous by the complication in the form of an inflammatory process in the urogenital system - ureaplasmosis.
Ureaplasmosis is an infectious inflammatory disease that affects the organs of the small pelvis and the genitourinary system. Ureaplasmosis can occur with weakening of immunity, as well as in inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs. Also, in the absence of the necessary treatment for ureaplasma, parvum can cause the following effects in women:
- various inflammatory diseases of the pelvic region (such as cervicitis, colpitis, urethritis);
- difficulty in conceiving a child;
- ectopic pregnancy;
- premature birth .
When planning pregnancy for women it is very important to know about the ureaplasma of parvum and to pass the tests in advance.
Sources of infection
Infection with ureaplasma parvum can be both sexually and from mother to fetus, household infection is considered unlikely. In men, this microorganism is much less common than in women, so infection occurs second way more often. In men, self-healing is also possible, but if one of the partners finds parenteral ureaplasma, it is necessary to treat the second partner.
Symptoms of the disease
In women with ureaplasma parvum, in most cases there are no symptoms, but ureaplasmosis is often accompanied by the following complaints:
- itching or burning in the area of the urethra;
- pain when urinating;
- Uncharacteristic odor / color of excreta;
- pain in the lower abdomen.
In men, the symptoms of ureaplasma parvum are similar:
- itching or burning in the area of the urethra;
- a small amount of mucous secretions;
- uncharacteristic properties of urine (such as color, odor, transparency);
- rezy with urination.
Because the presence of this microorganism is difficult to judge by symptoms, in modern medicine, there are a number of studies that can help to identify it.
Methods for the detection of ureaplasma parvum
For the detection of ureaplasma parvum in women, doctors use two methods:
- PCR method (polymerase chain reaction). This method can detect ureaplasma DNA parvum.
- Method of sowing on the ureaplasma of parvum.
The first method is more suitable for precise and quantitative determination, and the second method is for determining sensitivity to antibiotics. The disadvantage of the second method is also that it is performed much more slowly than the PCR method. It is usually recommended to carry out detection by PCR, and then, if necessary, use the seeding method to select antibiotics.
Indications for the examination of the ureaplasma of Parvum are:
- frequent inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs;
- bacterial vaginosis ;
- pregnancy planning;
- problems associated with pregnancy: miscarriage, ectopic pregnancies, infertility;
- cervical erosion.
Treatment of ureaplasma parvum
The presence of this microorganism in the analysis often does not indicate the need for treatment, since a small amount of ureaplasma parvum is the norm. Usually, the treatment is carried out in the following cases:
- pregnancy planning;
- infection of the genitourinary system;
- operative interventions on the organs of the genitourinary system.
The question of the need and method of treatment in each case should be decided by the doctor. For the treatment of ureaplasma parvum antibiotics are used, to which sensitivity is revealed.