Ureaplasma parvum (уреаплазма парвум) – один из species of microorganisms belonging to the mycoplasma family. At the present stage of the development of medical science, mycoplasma is usually regarded as a conditionally pathogenic bacterium.
Все микоплазмы по размеру чуть больше вирусов и slightly fewer unicellular bacteria. The principal difference between ureaplasma and other mycoplasmas is the absence of its own cell membrane and the ability to split urine. Ureaplasmas due to the peculiarities of their structure can not exist in the external environment independently, therefore they have adapted to parasitize on the surfaces of membranes and inside the cells of the mucous membranes of the human body. Earlier, scientists identified two subspecies ureaplasmas: Ureaplasma parvum and Ureaplasma urealyticum. Now they are considered to be different species.
In scientific circles, there are stillThe debate over the pathogenic properties of these bacteria. If the hypothesis was earlier that bacteria of the Ureaplasma urealyticum type are the cause of urethritis in men, and the species Ureaplasma parvum causes diseases of the female genitourinary system and is transmitted to the newborn, then to date, these data are not supported by clinical practice.
In the analyzes of healthy people are found ina certain amount of both types of bacteria. Reliable information that Ureaplasma urealyticum with a decrease in immunity may cause the development of ureaplasmosis. According to statistics, ureaplasmosis is complicated by 60% of diseases of the urogenital system. For example, when infected with chlamydia, trichomonads, gonococci, local immunity is impaired, which also leads to increased reproduction of ureaplasmas.
Most often ureaplasmas are attached toepithelial cells of the urogenital system of adults and for decades have not been active. Under favorable conditions, multiplying intensely, Ureaplasma urealyticum causes inflammation of the bladder, urethra (urethra), prostatitis, vaginitis, endometritis. Sometimes they parasitize on spermatozoa (this may be the reason for the decrease in motor activity and the death of spermatozoa). Also, ureaplasma can cause damage to the respiratory system in infants infected by the mother during labor.
Ureaplasma parvum - what is it?
As already mentioned, ureaplasma isopportunistic bacteria. That is, constantly living on mucous membranes, Ureaplasma parvum does not manifest itself in any way - their reproduction is restrained by the immune system of a healthy organism. Unlike Ureaplasma urealyticum, Ureaplasma parvum is not considered a causative agent. When these bacteria are detected in the analyzes, treatment is far from always indicated. Many people do not understand why doctors do not want to prescribe a course of antibiotics when they are detected in tests of Ureaplasma parvum. The fact is that drugs used to destroy these bacteria are very poorly tolerated by the human body and in some cases can cause irreparable harm to health.
Ureaplasma parvum treatment
For the diagnosis of ureaplasmosis using bacterial culture and PCR.
The decision on the prescription of drugs should be made by the doctor on the basis of a thorough examination of the patient’s complaints and the results of the tests.
Only if the number of Ureaplasma parvum found in the smear is much higher than normal, and the symptoms of the disease indicate ureaplasmosis, is the complex treatment of both sexual partners shown.
The duration of the course of antibiotics is 2 weeks.Be sure to follow a diet. In parallel, instillations are assigned to the urethra. It is necessary to use immunomodulators. After a course of antibiotics it is necessary to prescribe drugs that restore normal microflora (bifidobacteria and lactobacilli) and hepatoprotectors. Men (with prostatitis) are prescribed massage of the prostate gland.
It is extremely important to do everything exactly.doctor's prescriptions and in no case self-medicate. Erythromycin, Tetracycline, and other drugs prescribed for ureaplasmosis are not only highly toxic and cause a number of side effects in patients. The consequence of their improper use may be the acquisition by ureaplasmas of immunity to antibiotics, which will significantly complicate the course of further treatment.
