What does a positive result for Ureaplasma urealyticum mean?
Disease description:
I had a test at the hospital and saw on the report that both Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis were positive. I would like to ask the doctor, what does a positive result for Ureaplasma urealyticum mean?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
A positive result for Ureaplasma urealyticum indicates the presence of this microorganism in a urethral or genital tract sample. Ureaplasma urealyticum is a type of bacteria that can cause sexually transmitted infections such as urethritis and cervicitis. Infections are often asymptomatic, although some individuals may experience symptoms including frequent urination, urgency, painful urination, or discomfort during sexual intercourse.
If such test results are obtained, doctors usually recommend further testing and may prescribe antibiotic treatment, such as azithromycin or doxycycline. At the same time, sexual partners should also be tested and treated to prevent reinfection.
During treatment, avoid sexual activity until both you and your partner have completed treatment and follow-up tests show negative results. Additionally, good personal hygiene practices, such as changing underwear regularly and not sharing towels, can also help reduce the risk of infection.
