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Mycoplasma genitalium: Try not to open this can of worms
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SEXUAL HEALTH
Mycoplasma genitalium: Try not to open this can of worms
Wednesday 26 October 2022, 12:15 AM

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Sexual health specialist Massimo Giola reviews the dos and don’ts surrounding Mycoplasma genitalium infections. Asymptomatic infection is common, and so too is antimicrobial resistance
Key points, Mycoplasma genitalium (Mgen) infections have frequently mild and atypical presentations.
Mgen can be resistant to antibiotics at baseline, and furth, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
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References
- Aotearoa New Zealand STI Management Guidelines for use in primary care. Mycoplasma genitalium. https://sti.guidelines.org.nz/infections/mycoplasma-genitalium/
- Jensen JS, Cusini M, Gomberg M, et al. 2021 European guideline on the management of Mycoplasma genitalium infections. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2022;36(5):641–50.
- Soni S, Horner P, Rayment M, et al. British Association for Sexual Health and HIV national guideline for the management of infection with Mycoplasma genitalium (2018). Int J STD AIDS 2019;30(10):938–50.