[Mycoplasma-induced urethritis]

Abstract

Abacterial urethritis and colpitis in man and woman is frequently produced by Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis. These agents are transmitted by sexual intercourse and they have to be classified as facultative pathogenic. The clinical value and the therapeutical necessity depend on the clinical picture as well as on an exactly follow up microbiological and immunological diagnosis. As in all sexually transmitted diseases the sex-partner too should be examined and given a corresponding therapy. For general treatment of genital Mycoplasma infections tetracyclines are usually employed, whereas for Ureaplasma infections erythromycin has been very successful too. To prevent reoccurrence treatment should be consequently executed for 14 days up to three weeks.