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Mycoplasma Species in the Vagina and Their Relation to Vaginitis

From the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pathology, and the Institute for Biomedical Research, Baylor University Medical Center, 3434 Swiss Ave, Dallas, Tex. 75204

Abstract

Species of Mycoplasma were sought by means of special culture technics in the vaginas of 88 gynecologic and 32 obstetric patients, many of whom had an irritating leukorrhea. Among the gynecologic patients, Mycoplasma was isolated in nearly half in association with other vaginal pathogens such as Trichomonas and Hemophilus. Although a similar association was noted among the pregnant women, 75% of those harboring Mycoplasma were asymptomatic. The presence of Mycoplasma was not linked to any specific disease entity or disorder, such as abortion; it appears to be a parasite of low virulence.