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Can Ureaplasma Remain Asymptomatic For Four Years In Women?

Posted on Tue, 28 Jul 2015

Question: Hi im pregnant with my second baby im now 4 months and 1 week i did a swab and it appeared for me that i have ureaplasma me and my husband; my question is does this infection stays in the body for more than 4 years and is it possible that my husband got it long time back and its not gone or this virus can be caused recently, and whats the reason can cause the infection

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be an old infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
An infection with ureaplasma can stay in the body for many years and may be asymptomatic. It can remain undetected for years unless specifically tested for. It is more commonly seen in females but males can also carry it for years without showing any symptoms.
The infection that has been detected now may not be a recent infection.
Women with this infection often experience fertility problems and can even be rendered infertile. Infected mothers can also transmit the infection to their baby. Often the babies are born prematurely and are prone to diseases like pneumonia and meningitis. It can also affect the babies’ respiratory tract.
The infection is usually transmitted sexually and needs to be properly treated.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (5 hours later)

Hi again

I had before previous 4 misscarriages and i did all the test and nothing is wrong with me could it affect my misscarriage that happened to me and how it affects my baby could you explain how many percent may it affect my baby and this infection is treated or not after i took the anti biotic and does the antibiotic that i took it affect the baby (ethromycine) and what is the proper treatment please advice dr .

Thank you
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It will not affect baby if treated properly.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The infection can cause miscarriage also. It can cause an infection in the baby, cause a respiratory infection or a premature birth.
If you take the treatment properly for 2 weeks then you will be cured and the baby will not be affected. Erythromycin is safe for your baby. It is given for 2 weeks for complete cure. It is best to get a repeat vaginal swab culture done to detect any remaining infection.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (10 hours later)

Is it safe to take cronbiotics for 2 months to prevent any future infection while im pregnant ?!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
These are not needed.

Detailed Answer:
Taking these for prophylactic purposes is not needed during pregnancy. You should not self medicate yourself during pregnancy without any indication.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (6 hours later)

Ok thanks dr

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you.
I am happy I could help.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar