Chlamydia trachomatis and urogenital mycoplasms in nonconococcal urethirits in men | Zendy

Sonja Vesić | Zendy; Jelica Vukičević | Zendy; Eleonora Gvozdenović | Zendy; Dušan Škiljević | Zendy; Slobodanka Janošević | Zendy; Ljiljana Medenica | Zendy

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Chlamydia trachomatis and urogenital mycoplasms in nonconococcal urethirits in men

Author(s) -

Sonja Vesić,

Jelica Vukičević,

Eleonora Gvozdenović,

Dušan Škiljević,

Slobodanka Janošević,

Ljiljana Medenica

Publication year - 2010

Publication title -

medicinski pregled

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 1820-7383

pISSN - 0025-8105

DOI - 10.2298/mpns1002047v

Subject(s) - ureaplasma urealyticum , chlamydia trachomatis , urethritis , mycoplasma hominis , mycoplasma , ureaplasma , medicine , chlamydia , etiology , genitourinary system , mycoplasma genitalium , coinfection , microbiology and biotechnology , gynecology , virology , immunology , biology , virus

Nongonococcal urethritis is the most common sexually transmitted infection in men, with vast majority of the etiological agents such as Chlamydia trachomatis, followed by urogenital mycoplasmas. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis, Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis in nongonococcal urethritis in men, and to examine infections associated with these agents. Material and methods 299 sexually active, heterosexual men with nongonococcal urethritis were included into the study. Urethral samples were taken with a dacron swab placed into the urethra up to 2-3 cm. The Direct immunofluorescence technique was performed for identification of Chlamydia trachomatis. Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis were detected with Mycoplasma IST assay.

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