Patient's question:
I have vaginitis and recently found out that my Ureaplasma urealyticum test was positive. I was prescribed antibiotics. Should my boyfriend also get tested? We are very careful about hygiene, and both of us don't have any other health issues. Why is this happening?Doctor's answer:
Ureaplasma urealyticum infection in women is not difficult to treat. This can be spread through sexual contact, so it is recommended that both partners undergo testing if either is unmarried. Only after one partner has been successfully treated should sexual activity be resumed, as it may be reinfected through sexual contact. Therefore, both partners should actively undergo testing and treatment. Sensitive antibiotics can be used for anti-inflammatory treatment. Currently, commonly used options include azithromycin or erythromycin, which belong to the macrolide class of anti-inflammatory drugs. These can be combined with medications such as Yinhuai Muyanling and Sanjin Pian for clearing heat and reducing fire treatment.