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I took two 500g azithromycin pills 6-7 days ago for mycoplasma genital but it seems like theres been no change in the symptoms just yet. i still see discharge. is this normal ? how long does the medication takes to fight off the bacteria ?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Treating Mgenitalium: First, most Mycoplasma genitalium probably is harmless. It can cause nongonococcal urethritis (NGU), but a positive test doesn't necessarily mean M. gen is the cause. Second, many or most strains M. genitalium are resistant to azithromycin. If your doctor or clinic is confident M gen is the likely cause of your symptoms, s/he should prescribe a different antibiotic, probably moxifloxacin.

Answered 4/24/2023

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