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Could Ureaplasma Be Asymptomatic For A Long Time?

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Posted on Thu, 24 Apr 2014
Question: Could Ureaplasma urealyticum be asymptomatic for a long time before you start with symptoms? I have been in a monogamous relationship for 2 years and recently presented uretritis. My partner claims she has not been with anybody else and I trust her, but still think that is very strange not to have symptoms after 2 years. Does ureaplasma mean infidelity?
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Answered by Dr. Praveen G (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Yes, it can remain asymptomatic Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic Ureaplasma urealyticum is a normal commensal of genital tract in both men and women. Though it is a part of normal genital flora,it can cause non-specific urethritis (NSU). This organism can exist as normal commensal flora in the reproductive tract (especially in women) and remain undetected for longer period of time unless specifically tested for the organism. If you are having the symptoms of urethritis you and your partner should take a course of tab Azithromycin for 5 days. Also,i would advice you and your wife not to engage in sexual activity till the infection gets cured. Hope you are happy with the answer.If any further queries,feel free to post them. Thank you.
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Follow up: Dr. Praveen G (5 hours later)
We ere treated with Azithromycin and a second test came back positive then with doxycycline and still there, it is very frustrating not to know how we got it and even more how to get tid of it.
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Answered by Dr. Praveen G (7 hours later)
Brief Answer: Doxycycline is the drug of choice Detailed Answer: Hello, If you are positive even after treatment with azithromycin, Doxycycline is the drug of choice the treatment for patient with Ureaplasma urealyticum. It will become negative after few days, if it continue to be positive after the treatment with Tab Doxycycline, I would suggest you to consult the Urologist for the complete evaluation and treatment. If you have any further query,I will be happy to answer them. Thank you.
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Could Ureaplasma Be Asymptomatic For A Long Time?

Brief Answer: Yes, it can remain asymptomatic Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic Ureaplasma urealyticum is a normal commensal of genital tract in both men and women. Though it is a part of normal genital flora,it can cause non-specific urethritis (NSU). This organism can exist as normal commensal flora in the reproductive tract (especially in women) and remain undetected for longer period of time unless specifically tested for the organism. If you are having the symptoms of urethritis you and your partner should take a course of tab Azithromycin for 5 days. Also,i would advice you and your wife not to engage in sexual activity till the infection gets cured. Hope you are happy with the answer.If any further queries,feel free to post them. Thank you.