Open AccessPrevalence of cases of Mycoplasma hominis , Mycoplasma genitalium , Ureaplasma urealyticum and Chlamydia trachomatis in women with no gynecologic complaints
Author(s) -
Christofolini Denise Maria,
Leuzzi Luciana,
Mafra Fernanda Abani,
Rodart Itatiana,
Kayaki Erika Azuma,
Bianco Bianca,
Barbosa Caio Parente
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
reproductive medicine and biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.005
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 1447-0578
pISSN - 1445-5781
DOI - 10.1007/s12522-012-0132-y
Subject(s) - chlamydia trachomatis , mycoplasma hominis , ureaplasma urealyticum , mycoplasma genitalium , neisseria gonorrhoeae , medicine , trichomonas vaginalis , gynecology , ureaplasma , urethritis , chlamydia , outpatient clinic , genitourinary system , gonorrhea , pelvic inflammatory disease , mycoplasma , obstetrics , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , immunology , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv)
Purpose To evaluate the prevalence of Mycoplasma hominis , Mycoplasma genitalium , Ureaplasma urealyticum , Chlamydia trachomatis , Trichomonas vaginalis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in women with no gynecologic complaints screened in the Human Reproduction outpatient clinic of Faculdade de Medicina of ABC, Brazil. Methods A total of 106 women without gynecologic complaints and in reproductive age were evaluated. DNA was extracted from cells of the genitourinary tract with bacteria for the detection of six types of bacteria by polymerase chain reaction. Results We found that 11.3 % of women had infection with M. hominis and 2.83 % for C. trachomatis . The other bacteria investigated occurred in 2.83 % of women. The percentage of infections identified was 15 %. Conclusion The data showed a low percentage of women with genitourinary tract bacteria without symptoms. However, these infections can be sexually transmitted, and relate to infertility and other serious illnesses. The identification and treatment of infection in asymptomatic woman can avoid transmission and future genitourinary trait complications.