A genus of bacteria found in the genital which can cause infections.
A genus of bacteria found in the human genitourinary tract, occasionally in the pharynx and rectum. In males, they are associated with nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) and prostatitis; in females, with genitourinary tract infections and reproductive failure.
A commonly found bacteria that may present a fertility problem for some couples. These bacteria may be present without any symptoms. In some women, presence of the bacteria may result in tubal scarring. To determine if this bacteria is present, a culture is done of the woman's cervical mucus or the man's semen secretions.
MS = A genus of gram-negative, nonmotile bacteria which are common parasitic inhabitants of the urogenital tracts of humans, cattle, dogs, and monkeys. AN = infection = UREAPLASMA INFECTIONS UI = D014509
a type of gram-negative bacteria found in the human genitourinary tract, throat and/or rectum. Ureaplasma may be sexually transmitted and is a cause of nongonococcal urethritis. Left untreated infection can lead to inflammation of the prostate in men and pelvic inflammatory disease in women.