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Got a negative result for ureaplasma on friday from the urologist, i was still taking antibiotics at the time. do you think that test result can be trusted? lab said their tests shouldnt be affected. still having symptoms?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

There is so much misunderstanding about Ureaplasma! It is entirely normal in the genital tract and rarely causes symptoms. On rare instances, it causes nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) in men, but in general there is no need to test for it or to treat a positive result. Negative now means you don't have it at this time. Continued symptoms after treatment is evidence ureaplasma was not the cause.

Answered 6/4/2023

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Yes - if from a reputed lab.. Re symptoms re-consult your Urologist. Drink plenty of water

Answered 6/8/2023

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