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Ureaplasma is a type of common bacteria that is spread via unprotected sexual contact, but it is normally not classified as a sexually transmitted infection (STI) since it can also be shared without intercourse.

There are seven species of ureaplasma, but only two occur in human beings: ureaplasma urealyticum (U. urealyticum) and ureaplasma parvum (U. parvum). Treating ureaplasma is generally done with oral antibiotics.

Often, ureaplasma causes no symptoms or discomfort of any kind in people with a healthy immune system. However, ureaplasma does sometimes trigger uncomfortable symptoms and lead to serious health complications if left untreated. Its symptoms can be similar to those associated with sexually transmitted infections.

Individuals with a weakened immune system or an antibody deficiency are vulnerable to more serious complications, such as lung infection. If left untreated it can also spread to other parts of the body and damage joints, nerves and muscles causing meningitis or pneumonia. It is also believed that a ureaplasma infection can increase the likelihood of contracting STIs.

There is no vaccine for ureaplasma, but it can be treated with a course of antibiotics to kill the bacteria. The current ureaplasma antibiotics treatment regimen involves the use of doxycycline and/or azithromycin.

NOTE: Lab testing is NOT required prior to treatment if you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms.

CallonDoc offers both at-home test kits and in-person lab testing. After treatment we recommend a test of cure 2-3 weeks after completing treatment to confirm clearing the infection.