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Mycoplasma

 Mycoplasma


OVERVIEW

Mycoplasma genitalium is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that shares similarities with more common STIs like Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. Symptoms may include painful urination, abnormal discharge, abdominal pain, and others, but it is also common to have no symptoms at all.

Transmission of Mycoplasma genitalium primarily occurs through unprotected vaginal or anal sex, and rarely, through oral sex. 

Testing for Mycoplasma genitalium involves obtaining a vaginal swab or urine sample, and if appropriate, an anal or oral swab. These samples are processed using PCR technology to detect the presence of the infection.

If the test results come back positive, treatment is available in the form of oral antibiotics. It is important to get treated as Mycoplasma genitalium can lead to severe complications if left untreated.

Symptoms

Symptoms typically begin to appear within 1 to 3 weeks after being exposed to Mycoplasma genitalium. However, this may vary and it is possible for symptoms to develop sooner or later than this time frame.

Not everyone with Mycoplasma genitalium will develop symptoms. It is important to get tested if you think you may be infected.

Mycoplasma genitalium symptoms in men

*Burning or pain when urinating.

*Pain or itching in the urethra.

*Pain in testicles.

*Pain during ejaculation.

*Watery discharge from penis.

*Discharge or discomfort from the back passage (for those who have anal sex).

Mycoplasma genitalium symptoms in women

*Burning or pain when urinating.

*Unusual vaginal discharge.

*Abdominal or pelvic pain.

*Pain during vaginal sexual intercourse.

*Bleeding between periods or after sexual intercourse.

*Discharge or discomfort from the back passage (for those who have anal sex)

Causes

Mycoplasma genitalium is transmitted through genital or anal sex with an infected partner. Although rare, it is possible to transmit Mycoplasma genitalium through oral sex.

You cannot get Mycoplasma genitalium through kissing and hugging, sharing showers or towels, swimming pools, toilet seats or cutlery.

What factors can increase the likelihood of getting Mycoplasma genitalium?

*Having unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex.

*Having unprotected sex with multiple partners.

*Very close contact with partners’ genitals.

*Sharing unwashed and unprotected sex toys.

*Passed on from an infected mother during childbirth.

TREATMENT

Treatment for Mycoplasma genitalium is highly effective.

However, there is a possibility for the infection to persist despite treatment. Therefore, it is recommended to undergo a test of cure four weeks after completing the treatment to check if the infection has been successfully cured.

TYPE OF DOCTOR AND DEPARTMENT: Pediatric and Adolescen SPECIALIST CAN DIAGNOSE THIS DISEASE.

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