Mycoplasma of the genitalia DNA (PJR in real time)

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Mycoplasma genitalium causes inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract - urethritis - in men and women, and cervicitis and vaginosis in women. In some cases, the infection can cause pelvic inflammatory disease.

13. genitalium is found in 13.6% of men who report symptoms of urethritis (in 88% of cases it is found to be the sole causative agent), while in women with symptoms of urethritis and / or cervicitis is found in 12,3% of cases M. genitalium (cases In 93,7% is found as the only causative agent).

Symptoms vary by condition:

Urethritis - Pain and burning when urinating, itching and irritation, heaviness in the testicles (in men);

Cervicitis, vaginosis - Vaginal discharge, pain during intercourse, bleeding after intercourse, bleeding between regular menstrual periods;

Pelvic inflammatory disease - May develop in women with genital infections. Complaints include heaviness and pain in the lower abdomen and spine, and sometimes fever that may develop simultaneously with symptoms of cervicitis and vaginosis. Infection can lead to infertility, premature birth and miscarriage;

The most common method for diagnosing infection caused by Mycoplasma genitalium is considered to be molecular diagnostics – Polymerase chain reaction (PCR). This method allows for the identification and treatment of Mycoplasma genitalium with high diagnostic sensitivity and specificity in a short time.

Research material

Recommended for PCR diagnostics:

• In men The first part of the morning urine is using. This is the most optimal material in which case the diagnostic sensitivity reaches 85% -95%.
• Consumption of the first part of urine in women has a lower diagnostic sensitivity (about 80-90%) than in men, so in the case of women Urogenital smear Recognized as the most optimal material for testing. The study of the first part of the urine in women can be used in situations where it is difficult to take a smear from the vagina and cervix (for example, in pregnant women) or in the face of a cystitis clinic (including chronic). It is the most optimal time to examine women The fourth week from the first day of the last menstrual period.
• You can pick up a smear brush and Eppendorf with transport fluid at Synevo branches.
• To take a smear, contact a doctor-specialist (urologist, gynecologist).

The research material should be brought to the laboratory by 13:00.

How to prepare for the test?

Before taking smear:

• Do not use a vaginal shower;
• It is recommended to abstain from sexual intercourse for at least 24-48 hours;
• Do not urinate directly before smearing;
• Contraceptive use should be discontinued three days in advance;
• The smear is taken 24-48 hours after the colposcopy and 24 hours after the vaginal ultrasound examination;

• Perform external genital hygiene procedures without the use of soap and other detergents;
• The test may be performed no earlier than 10-14 days after completion of antibacterial, antifungal, or topical antiseptics;
• It is recommended to perform the test during ovulation or in the presence of symptoms of inflammatory disease of the urogenital tract.
• Examination isn't performing during menstrual bleeding.
• The study is conducted 2 weeks after taking preparations containing microorganisms (probiotics, eubiotics)

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