Tested Positive for Mycoplasma
I tested positive for mycoplasma. I was wondering if that means I likely have hiv as well. Im waiting for my results for hiv tomorrow. It said my wbc were in the 4 - 10 normal range but 4.76. Its not abmormal but its kind of low. Is there other reasons the wbcs would be low but still in the normal range. Im curious for your thoughts. If you get mycoplasma does that mean you also have hiv? Thank you
Hi
, thanks for the question. I'm sorry to hear about your recent mycoplasma diagnosis. Although we do not provide medical advice, I hope I can provide a bit of information that you can use in chatting with your doctor. There are about 200 types of mycoplasma bacteria. For example, one type mycoplasma pneumonia is known to cause mild infections in the respiratory system; this is commonly known as "walking pneumonia." (See more information here: https://www.cdc.gov/pneumonia/atypical/mycoplasma/index.html). Some research has shown a link between HIV and mycoplasma genitalium (MG). For more information, see here: https://bmcresnotes.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13104-017-2776-5. This may be due to the fact that HIV and MG are transmitted in a similar manner of insertive sex. However, MG can also be transmitted through sexual touching or rubbing. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), more research is needed to help better understand the strength of the relationship between MG and HIV. I hope this information was helpful to provide when chatting with your doctor and, if you'd like, keep us updated on how you are doing. - Tahirah, H-I-V.net Team Member Alafia (Peace) I hope you have found some piece of mind in after reviewing Tahirah response to your question. Have you had the chance to see a doctor and get tested for HIV? We hope you continue to seek the help you need with any questions you may have. Khafre (H-I-V.net Team Member) Alafia (Peace) We haven't heard anything from you regarding how things worked out for you. If you don't mind please take the time to check in with us. Khafre (H-I-V.net Team Member)
