Question 1

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 2

how virulant is mycobacterium?

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Depends...: On what species of mycobacterium one is referring to.  M. Tuberculosis is more virulent than many of the other species but all of these organisms are relatively slow growers so they do not have the acute affects of, say, a staphylococcus or streptococcus.

Question 3

is there a cure for mycoplasma for human beings?

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Yes: It is easily treated with antibotics.

Question 4

can men be treated easily for mycoplasma hominis?

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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

what is the best way to treat mycobacterium abscessus?

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M. abscessus: Mycobacterium abscessus complex is a group of rapidly growing, multidrug-resistant, nontuberculous mycobacteria. They can cause a whole range of skin and soft tissue diseases, central nervous system infections, bacteremia, and ocular and other infections. Some of the drugs used include clarithromycin, amikacin, and cefoxitin. However treatment really is best coordinated by an ID doc who knows.

Question 6

what to do about mycobacterium intracellular (not avium)?

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Mycobacteria: Mycobacterium intracellulare is something of a difficult bacterium to treat. Depending on the site of infection, you either need an Infectious Diseases specialist or a lung specialist.  Sometimes you need both! Usually this germ attacks those that are weakened - either by disease (cancer, AIDS) or some structural problem - such as damaged airways from smoking. There is good treatment, though.

Question 7

what are possible complications from mycoplasma pneumonia?

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Shortness of breath: Fever
ask your doctor.

Cough
pleuritic pain
look these up.

Question 8

is mycoplasma gentalium transmitted via blood, or only sex?

Accepted Answer

: No blood, only sex.

Question 9

where in pittsburgh can i get tested and treated for ureaplasma and  mycoplasma?

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Gynecologist: If you are a woman, any gynecologist that has the ability to do pcr testing can test for those bacteria.  Ditherix is one lab available for this specific type of bacteria testing.  Often fertility doctors will test for this  as part of an infertility evaluation for women.

Question 10

what can you do for mycoplasma?

Accepted Answer

ABx: It is easily treated with an antibiotic.

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