Patient's question:
Hello! I am Li Xiaoming's husband. My wife has been diagnosed with mild cervical erosion. A routine vaginal discharge test revealed a small number of pus cells, but no bacterial infection was found. The doctor recommended testing for chlamydia and mycoplasma, and the results are still pending.Could you please answer the following questions:
1. Could Li Xiaoming's cervical erosion be caused by chlamydia or mycoplasma infection?
2. Are chlamydia and mycoplasma always sexually transmitted?
3. My wife and I are very chaste and have never visited any unhealthy places. Could we still be infected with chlamydia or mycoplasma?
Doctor's answer:
The occurrence of cervical erosion is caused by factors such as childbirth, miscarriage, postpartum infection, surgical procedures, or mechanical irritation like sexual activity that damages the cervix, leading to the invasion of pathogens and subsequent infection. When using antibiotics, it is important to conduct drug sensitivity tests and use the medication that is most effective. Mycoplasma is a type of microscopic pathogen distinct from bacteria and fungi. The mycoplasmas associated with humans include Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP), Mycoplasma hominis (MH), Ureaplasma urealyticum (UU), and Mycoplasma genitalium (MG). The former causes pneumonia, while the latter three are responsible for urinary and genital tract infections. It is recommended that you seek treatment at a reputable and professional hospital for targeted therapy. You must strictly follow medical advice and adhere to the treatment plan, as otherwise, it will be difficult to cure and the recurrence rate will be high.