Question 1

can mycoplasma hominis cause vulvar folliculitis?

Accepted Answer

Vulvar Folliculitis: Assuming that the lesions are truly pilo-pustular in origin [see image], the most common bacterial causes are staphylococcus and pseudomonas sp. M. Hominis is, of course, associated with cervicitis and vaginitis, and very infrequently with vulvovaginitis [photo from uptodate.Com, reproduced with permission from lynne j margesson, md].

Question 2

ureaplasma urealyticum and mycoplasma hominis--causes of infertility?

Accepted Answer

Maybe miscarriages: Ureaplasma & mycoplasma hominis have been implicated in single miscarriages or recurrent pregnancy losses. The studies are not high quality, but it's relatively cheap and easy to give a course of antibiotics to women who have had one or more miscarriages, & their partners. Mycoplasma genitalium may be a cause pelvic inflammatory disease (pid). See a rei specialist if ttc without success.

Question 3

for a vaginal infection caused by mycoplasma hominis, i am aware doxy is the chosen med, but for how long? heard mycoplasma can be stubborn.

Accepted Answer

Mycoplasma Hominis, : M. Hominis is generally susceptible in vitro to tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline). Fluoroquinolones, such as Ciprofloxacin and moxifloxacin, are usually active in vitro against m. Hominis. Chloramphenicol mics are relatively high for m. Hominis (2 to 25 mcg/ml), m. Hominis is generally resistant to the macrolides (erythromycin, azithromycin, clarithromycin), aminoglycosides, sulfonamides, etc.).

Question 4

can men be treated easily for mycoplasma hominis?

Accepted Answer

No need, no worries: Mycoplasma hominis is an entirely normal bacteria in the genital tract, present commonly in healthy people. Testing for M hominis is rarely necessary, and no need for treatment, including the sex partners of people with positive tests. If you or a partner has the STD nongonococcal urethritis (NGU), MH is not the cause, but NGU still needs treatment -- also his sex partner(s).

Question 5

is mycoplasma hominis something that lives on the skin or only in bodily fluids?

Accepted Answer

Mycoplasma: Mycoplasma hominis primarily infects the genital tract, although infections of other organs such as the lungs and heart have been described. Mycoplasma hominis can also be transmitted to neonate during birth and may cause systemic infections. The mycoplasma that affects the lungs most often is mycoplasma pneumoniae. It doesn't live on the skin surface.

Question 6

recently tested positive for mycoplasma hominis.

how do i treat it? does my girlfriend also have a chance of having it now? will she need to tested? can you get it from sexual activity other than penetration?

Accepted Answer

No treatment needed: Mycoplasma hominis is normal in the genital tract. At any time, half of all people test positive. On rare occasions it contributes to uterus infections (endometritis) after childbirth, but that's about all. It is normally shared by sex partners, who naturally share almost all the hundreds of bacteria in their genitals. M. hominis is just one of them. Don't confuse with M. genitalium, more serious.

Question 7

what does it mean if there is mycoplasma hominis on a pap smear?

Accepted Answer

Treatable infection: It is a treatable infection that if left untreated can have serious consequences. See the site below for more info. 
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/lab-bio/res/psds-ftss/mycoplasma-hominis-eng.php.

Question 8

i was wondering exactly what mycoplasma hominis naa, and ureaplasma spp naa means exactly?? and could either one harm me?

Accepted Answer

: These are a seprate category of organisms which have no cell walls. They have been implicated in many urinary conditions but it is still controversial. They can be treated with antibiotics

Question 9

i recently had a culture come back positive for mycoplasma hominis and bv. im not sure what mycoplasma hominis is, and cant really find a definite answer in researching online. could you explain what that positive result means?

Accepted Answer

Difficult : A lot of women an newborns are + for M. hominis. It is not at all clear as to what to do about it. One of the mavens on this is on this site. I suggest you set up a virtual consult with him. His name is Dr. H. Hunter Handsfeld or something very close to that. They restrict you to only 400 spaces on this site and I find that too limiting.

Question 10

is mycoplasma hominis a normal vaginal pathogen or is it an sti?

Accepted Answer

Family practice : Mycoplasma hominus is considered a std. Many times it is self limiting and requires no treatment if asymptomatic.  If you have a discharge and have pain it should be treated. It is so small of an organism that it is difficult to discover.

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Can mycoplasma hominis cause vulvar folliculitis?

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Ureaplasma urealyticum and mycoplasma hominis--causes of infertility?

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For a vaginal infection caused by mycoplasma hominis, i am aware doxy is the chosen med, but for how long? heard mycoplasma can be stubborn.

A member asked:

Can men be treated easily for mycoplasma hominis?

A member asked:

Is mycoplasma hominis something that lives on the skin or only in bodily fluids?

A member asked:

Recently tested positive for mycoplasma hominis. how do i treat it? does my girlfriend also have a chance of having it now? will she need to tested? can you get it from sexual activity other than penetration?

A member asked:

What does it mean if there is mycoplasma hominis on a pap smear?

A member asked:

I was wondering exactly what mycoplasma hominis naa, and ureaplasma spp naa means exactly?? and could either one harm me?

A member asked:

I recently had a culture come back positive for mycoplasma hominis and bv. im not sure what mycoplasma hominis is, and cant really find a definite answer in researching online. could you explain what that positive result means?

A member asked:

Is mycoplasma hominis a normal vaginal pathogen or is it an sti?

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