Clinical and uterine cervix characteristics of women with Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma in genital discharge
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992, Impr.)
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ABSTRACT
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this study was to assess the clinical and uterine cervix characteristics of patients displaying vaginal discharge with positive results for Mycoplasma sp. and/or Ureaplasma spp.METHODS:
An analytical cross-sectional study involving women aged 18-45 years was conducted. Microbiological assessments included Ureaplasma and Mycoplasma cultures, as well as human papillomavirus hybrid capture using ecto and endocervix swabs. All tests were two-tailed, and significance was set at p<0.05.RESULTS:
Among 324 women, Ureaplasma prevalence was 17.9%, and Mycoplasma prevalence was 3.1%. The Ureaplasma-positive group exhibited a higher frequency of urinary tract infections (39.1 vs. 19%, p=0.002) and human papillomavirus (39.7 vs. 12.8%, p≤0.001) compared with controls. The Mycoplasma-positive group showed a higher frequency of non-contraceptive use compared with controls (66.2 vs. 30.0%, p=0.036). Abnormal colposcopic findings were more prevalent in the Mycoplasma/Ureaplasma-positive group than in controls (positive 65% vs. control 35%, p=0.001). Pap smear findings did not differ between the groups.CONCLUSION:
Ureaplasma spp. was associated with urinary tract infections and human papillomavirus, while the presence of Mycoplasma sp. was linked to reduced contraceptive use. When analyzing both pathogens together, a higher frequency of abnormal colposcopic findings was observed, with no difference in cytological findings in the positive group.
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Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992, Impr.)
Asunto de la revista:
EducaÆo em Sa£de
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GestÆo do Conhecimento para a Pesquisa em Sa£de
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MEDICINA
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2024
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Article
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Brasil
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Brasil