Mycoplasma Urealyticum
Commonly cause urithritis especially in men, when neither gonococcus or Clamydia can be demonstrated.
In women, it causes endometritis.
The infection is contagious and can be transmitted through Saliva, needle injury and contaminated blood.
Both mycoplasma Hominis and mycobacterium Urealyticum are common inhabitants of genitourinary tract, in sexually active adults.
Laboratory Diagnosis
Specimen collection
Vaginal secretion and urethral swab
Cultural characteristics and culture
Grow on enrich medium at temperature 25-30 degree celcius, at PH 7.2-7.5
Blood culture
Sensitivity test
Mycoplasma Hominis show resistance for erythromycin.
Treatment
Tetracycline is effective for treatment.
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