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Mycoplasma genitalium: a review.
- Source :
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International journal of STD & AIDS [Int J STD AIDS] 2014 Jun; Vol. 25 (7), pp. 475-87. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Feb 11. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Mycoplasma genitalium (M. genitalium)was first isolated from the urethral swabs of two symptomatic men with urethritis in 1980. Published prevalence rates vary greatly between populations studied. A number of urogenital conditions have been ascribed toM. genitalium, which is recognised to cause a sexually transmitted infection. The association of M. genitalium with non-specific urethritis is now well established, but the evidence supporting its role in both male and female infertility remains inconclusive. Laboratory methods are challenging and there is a lack of test standardisation. The recommended treatment of the infection is azithromycin as a single 1 gm dose. However, in recent years macrolide resistance has been observed. More studies are required to establish the clinical importance of M. genitaliumin urogenital conditions, particularly infertility, and to establish the role for screening and treatment in high-risk populations.<br /> (© The Author(s) 2013 Reprints and permissions: sagepub.co.uk/journalsPermissions.nav.)
- Subjects :
- Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use
DNA, Bacterial
Female
Humans
Macrolides therapeutic use
Male
Mycoplasma Infections drug therapy
Sexually Transmitted Diseases drug therapy
Sexually Transmitted Diseases transmission
Urethritis drug therapy
Mycoplasma Infections microbiology
Mycoplasma genitalium drug effects
Mycoplasma genitalium genetics
Mycoplasma genitalium isolation & purification
Sexually Transmitted Diseases microbiology
Urethritis microbiology
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1758-1052
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- International journal of STD & AIDS
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24517928
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0956462413515196