Mycoplasmas (Mycoplasma genitalium, for example) are microscopic microorganisms and are among the simplest. Their plasma membrane contains antigens that are similar to human ones.
An important feature of mycoplasmas should be noted. They have the ability to persistence (long stay) on the cell membrane of a macroorganism, can also be introduced into the internal structure of epithelial cells. Inside the cells, their localization (accumulation) and reproduction occur.
When identifying the causes of the disease, and the study of the pathology of the urogenital tract, the role of mycoplasmas is considered very doubtful. This is due to the rather wide prevalence of urogenital microorganisms (Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma urealyticum) and their frequent detection in healthy people. It should be noted and the inconsistency of many researchers in this regard.
According to some experts, mycoplasmas affect the development of prostatitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis, postpartum endometritis, fetal pathology and pregnancy, and other diseases. Other researchers believe that these microorganisms are constantly present in the urogenital tract and are conditionally pathogenic (conditionally pathogenic, capable of provoking infectious and inflammatory processes under certain conditions).
To date, the pathogenicity (pathogenicity) of the species Mycoplasma genitalium has not been established reliably. However, according to the results of some studies, the infection provoked by this pathogen was often present in men who went to the doctor with signs of non-gonococcal urethritis, in a quarter of cases of Mycoplasma genitalium was detected with the manifestation of non-chlamydial urethritis (inflammation of the urethra - urethra). The frequency of detection of mycoplasma in patients without manifestations of inflammation is about 7%.
Mycoplasma genitalium. Symptoms
As practice shows, most cases of mycoplasmosis occur with mild manifestations, and in some cases, completely without symptoms. Signs of the disease are not considered specific and, as a rule, depend on the localization of microorganisms.
In men, mycoplasmosis is accompanied by frequent urination, pain, discomfort during emptying, and in some cases at rest. The discharge from the urethra is also characteristic.
Women against the background of mycoplasmosis complain of pain and discomfort in the area of internal and external genital organs, discomfort during sexual contact, vaginal discharge. In rare cases, soreness in the lower abdomen may appear.
As a rule, the colonization of mycoplasma in men is noted on the foreskin and urethra. In women, the microorganism is localized in the vagina, in rare cases on the cervix and urethra.
Mycoplasma genitalium. Treatment
In the presence of an inflammatory process, against the background of which mycoplasma is detected in an amount that proves its involvement in the development of pathology, therapeutic measures are prescribed. As a rule, the treatment of mycoplasmosis includes the use of antibacterial, immunostimulating, anti-inflammatory drugs. In addition, the necessary therapeutic measures are taken that are aimed at eliminating the factors that contributed to the onset of the pathological process. The diagnosis and treatment of mycoplasmosis should go through all sexual partners. The antibiotics used in therapy are the drugs "Azithromycin", "Ofloxin" and others. It should be noted that self-medication is extremely unsafe, due to the development of severe consequences. If symptoms of mycoplasmosis manifest, it is necessary to consult a qualified specialist.