Question 1

how long can it take for a person to have symptoms from a mycoplasma genitaluim?

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Depends: Mycoplasma genitalium infection may not always be symptomatic. If it is, it should be within 2 weeks or so of intercourse.

Question 2

i have a report on mycoplasma and i am not finding much info about it. can you please help?

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Hard w/400 character: The term "mycoplasma" is used to refer to  organisms within the class mollicutes that is composed of five genera (mycoplasma, ureaplasma, acholeplasma, anaeroplasma, and asteroloplasma). 120+ named species exist and 13 mycoplasma species have been found in humans. However, only four species are human pathogens. Generally cause upper respiratory infections or ear infections (mainly in kids).

Question 3

is there a cure for mycoplasma for human beings?

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Yes: It is easily treated with antibotics.

Question 4

what can you do for mycoplasma?

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ABx: It is easily treated with an antibiotic.

Question 5

mycoplasma ferventes can it be cured?

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Unclear: I'm not sure if you are referring to mycoplasma fermentans or not.  There is the thought that it has a role in gulf war syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, and "chronic" lyme disease, but treatments like months and months of IV antibiotics, i'd imagine, would fall outside of mainstream medical care.  I'd defer, however, to my infectious disease colleagues to see if they can add any thoughts.

Question 6

can mycoplasma ever be transferred to humans?

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Yes: Mycoplasma pneumonia is quite common in humans... (if that is what you mean).

Question 7

how serious is mycoplasma and where can it affect your body?

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Many diseases: Severity of infection and prognosis depend on multiple factors. There is a long laundry list of possible infectious diseases caused by mycoplasma species. They can affect the genitourinary system, central nervous system, kidneys, joints, heart, upper and lower respiratory tract. It can also cause wound infections, postpartum fever, and neonatal bacteremia and meningitis.

Question 8

what is mycoplasma?how do you get it-where does it come from?need to cath intermittently-i use wipes but i get this frequently. how can i avoid this?

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What type..: Mycoplasma genitalium can cause a mild form of pelvic and/or cervical infection in women and is sexually transmitted. Usually urethritis is seen in males. Based on what you describe it invaded your urinary tract since you need cath. It is not a common presentation but it might be a resistant bacteria and can be recurrent. Antibiotics needs to be reviewed if not effective. Use protection for sex.

Question 9

what other way than sexually is ureaplasma (mycoplasma) contracted?

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Contact: Transmission of ureaplasma is by contact; however, it can lay dormant and not cause symptoms for a prolonged amount of time after acquisition.

Question 10

if a young child had a guinea pig who had mycoplasma, could that be passed on to the child?

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Mycoplasma: Mycoplasma is usually spread by droplet infection  if your child is playing with an infected guinea pig, and does not wash his hands well after the play, he could develop a mycoplasma infection.  Tell him not to bring his hands to his mouth without washing well.

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What is mycoplasma?how do you get it-where does it come from?need to cath intermittently-i use wipes but i get this frequently. how can i avoid this?

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