Difference Between Mycoplasma Chlamydia Infection and Urethritis

The difference between mycoplasma chlamydia infection and urethritis mainly includes different causes, different symptoms, different treatment methods, different infectivity, different examination results, etc., and it is necessary to go to the hospital for treatment in time.

1. The etiology is different

Mycoplasma chlamydia infection may be caused by mycoplasma and chlamydia infection of the urinary system due to low immunity; Urethritis may be caused by a bacterial infection of the urethra due to lack of personal hygiene.

2. The symptoms are different

After mycoplasma chlamydia infection, patients may experience symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and even painful urination; Patients with urethritis may experience symptoms such as redness, swelling, itching and even increased urethral discharge.

3. Different treatment methods

Patients with mycoplasma chlamydia infection can be treated with drugs such as azithromycin capsules and roxithromycin capsules according to the doctor's instructions, and can also be treated with drugs such as levofloxacin hydrochloride capsules and cefixime capsules according to the doctor's instructions. Patients with urethritis can be treated with amoxicillin capsules, penicillin V potassium tablets and other drugs according to the doctor's instructions, and can also use ciprofloxacin hydrochloride capsules, cefdinir dispersible tablets and other drugs for anti-inflammatory treatment according to the doctor's instructions.

4. The infectivity is different

Mycoplasma chlamydia infection is contagious and can be transmitted through sexual contact, indirect contact, etc. Whereas, urethritis is generally not contagious because urethritis is mainly caused by bacterial infection and is not contagious.

5. The inspection results are different

Patients with mycoplasma chlamydia infection may have a high total white blood cell count during routine blood tests. Patients with urethritis may have a normal total white blood cell count when they have a routine blood test.

In addition to this, if the patient has uncomfortable symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time to avoid delaying the condition. In daily life, patients need to pay attention to keeping the perineum clean and hygienic and changing underwear frequently to avoid infection.