Conditionally pathogenic microorganisms. Ureaplasmas urealichyum

Ureaplasmas urealiticum are considered to be the smallest microorganisms that have the ability to reproduce and live independently. They are on an intermediate between bacteria and viruses of the site.

Ureaplasmosis. How does the disease occur?

Ureaplasma urealitikum (normal value of its content - up to 10 in the fourth degree) is a conditionally pathogenic microorganism. She can stay in the genito-urinary tract for a long time without provoking a disease. However, at any time, under the influence of internal or external factors, the activity of the pathogen may become more active. As a result, the inflammatory process begins both in the body of the person in whom it is present, and in the body of its sexual partner. After all, the infection is transmitted through sexual contact. In addition, it is likely to infect the fetus in the womb and newborn in the process of passing through the birth canal. Ureaplasmas urealiticum can provoke pathologies in the genitourinary system along with other diseases. In particular, probably joining gonococcal, chlamydial, trichomonadal and other infections.

Symptoms of ureaplasmosis

Signs of pathology are often absent. Such an asymptomatic course of the disease significantly complicates its timely detection and treatment. The development of pathology can be accompanied by scant transparent discharge from the vagina, discomfort during urination. In the case of inflammation in the appendages or uterus, the disease manifests itself in various painful sensations in the lower abdomen. When infection occurs during oral sexual contact, symptoms are pharyngitis or angina with all the characteristic signs for them. The first manifestations of pathology, as a rule, are insignificant. They pass quickly enough. At the same time ureaplasma urealitikum remain in the body and can continue active activity. Against the background of reduced immunity, the disease begins to worsen. In this case, the symptoms become more pronounced.

Detection of infection

Infection in many cases is difficult to diagnose. In this regard, experts recommend that you regularly take the test. Ureaplasma urealitikum, found in bacteriological culture, does not yet indicate the onset of the inflammatory process. Today, various methods are used to detect infection. First of all, the genitals are examined. In the process, the symptoms of inflammation of the vulvar mucosa and urethra are determined. With the help of special gynecological mirrors, the vagina and cervix are examined in women. A doctor can prescribe a bimanual examination of the appendages and the uterus. The analysis is appointed in the presence of signs of infectious inflammation, infertility, pregnancy pathology, spontaneous abortions. In order to detect ureaplasma Urealikum can be taken a smear with an infected mucosa, a blood test is performed to detect antibodies.