Definition
L"Ureaplasma urealyticum it is a bacterium belonging to the mycoplasma family, which can cause infections especially at the level of the body mucous membranes, particularly in the genital ones.
The characteristic of this particular bacteria is that of metabolizing urea with the formation of ammonia.
Causes
Infection with Ureaplasma it is transmitted through vaginal, anal or oral sexual intercourse with infected individuals.
Furthermore, the infection can also be transmitted through the mother-fetus during pregnancy, or at the time of delivery.
Symptoms
In "man, the out-of-control growth of"Ureaplasma it can favor the onset of non-gonococcal urethritis, with symptoms such as uncomfortable burning before urination and discharge of whitish secretions. Furthermore, the infection can also spread, giving rise to prostatitis and epididymitis and - if not adequately treated - can cause serious problems with fertility.
In women, however, if the beating grows uncontrollably, it can favor the onset of bacterial vaginosis, pelvic inflammatory disease and urethral syndrome.
The main symptoms that can occur in these cases are: vaginal burning and pain during and after sexual intercourse.
The information on Ureaplasma Infections - Drugs and Treatments is not intended to replace the direct relationship between health professional and patient. Always consult your doctor and / or specialist before taking Ureaplasma Infections - Drugs and Treatments.
Medicines
Of course, being a "bacterial infection, the drug treatment undertaken to counteract the"Ureaplasma consists in the administration of antibiotics.
The drugs most used in these cases are tetracyclines. However, if the infection is caused by strains of Ureaplasma resistant to tetracyclines, the doctor may decide to institute an alternative therapy based on azithromycin.
Furthermore, the importance of prevention should not be forgotten. The preventive measures that can be adopted to prevent infection with Ureaplasma consist in following some simple hygiene rules, in "avoiding" the use of underwear made with synthetic fabrics and in "avoiding" the use of pants that are too tight, which retain moisture and heat, thus favoring excessive bacterial proliferation .
The following are the classes of antibiotic drugs most used in the therapy against infections from Ureaplasma and some examples of pharmacological specialties; it is up to the doctor to choose the active ingredient and dosage most suitable for the patient, based on the severity of the disease, the state of health of the patient and his response to treatment.
Tetracyclines
As mentioned, tetracyclines are the first-line treatment to counteract infections from Ureaplasma.
Among the different active ingredients that can be used, we remember:
- Tetracycline (Ambramycin ®): tetracycline is an antibiotic with bacteriostatic action produced by fermentation from cultures of Streptomyces aureofaciens.
It is available in pharmaceutical formulations for oral administration. In adults and adolescents over 12 years of age, the usual dose of tetracycline is 15-25 mg / kg of body weight. - Minocycline (Minocin ®): minocycline is a broad spectrum tetracycline, also available in pharmaceutical formulations suitable for oral administration. The dose of minocycline usually used can vary from 50 mg to 200 mg per day.
- Doxycycline (Bassado ®, Miraclin ®): Doxycycline is also a broad spectrum tetracycline available for oral administration. Usually, the dose used in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age is 100-200 mg of drug per day, or according to medical prescription.
Azithromycin
Azithromycin (Azitrocin ®, Zithromax ®, Macrozit ®, Rezan ®) is an antibiotic belonging to the class of macrolides. From a chemical point of view, this drug is a semisynthetic derivative of erythromycin, the progenitor of this class of antibiotics.
Azithromycin can be used to treat infections caused by strains of Ureaplasma resistant to tetracyclines.
The dose of drug usually administered to adult patients is 500-1,000 mg per day, to be taken orally. The exact amount of medicine to be taken will be determined by the doctor for each patient.
