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Mycoplasma genitalium
Mycoplasma genitalium is a bacterial infection that is sexually transmitted. It may cause symptoms like burning urination, cervical inflammation and discharge. It also has been linked to infertility and miscarriage. It may also cause pid. It is detected by an exam and culture. It is treated with antibiotics such as zithromax.
Dr. Herb Coussons reviewed this
31 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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A 35-year old asked:
Is mycoplasma genitalium painful?
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A 33-year old asked:
Has anyone had mycoplasma genitalium?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: mycoplasma genitalium?
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A 45-year old asked:
I know some people are more likely to get mycoplasma genitalium than others. Which ones?
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A 29-year old male asked:
A person take a dose of 4*500mg azithromvcin in the same time, can Mycoplasma genitalium be cured?
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A 40-year old male asked:
I tested for mycoplasma genitalium but I am not sure what methods is used but I think is culture . Can this be correct method?
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A member asked:
Do people with mycoplasma genitalium have a lot of pain?
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A 37-year old male asked:
Can a person get mycoplasma genitalium from receiving oral sex?
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A 31-year old male asked:
Hello doctors. Im a male 31yo. I would like to know what the symptoms are for mycoplasma genitalium in males?
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A 31-year old male asked:
Mycoplasma Genitalium is cured 71% with 21 days Minocycline. 100mg X2 daily. Wouldn't 100mg 3x daily increase cure rate and also a 30 day duration?
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A 36-year old asked:
Cure / treatment for mycoplasma genitalium?
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A 29-year old asked:
How do you get mycoplasma genitalium infection?
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A 28-year old asked:
Can you get ureaplasma or mycoplasma genitalium from urine? (golden shower)
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A 29-year old male asked:
If a person has mycoplasma genitalium, what way is the fastes cure and how should the medicine best be taken to cure the infection the fastes way?
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A 20-year old female asked:
Possible antibiotic overuse over the course of 4 months? I have Mycoplasma Genitalium and just found out. However, I have taken several antibiotic courses before diagnosis and am concerned for my health? Total of 75 antibiotic pills?
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A 24-year old asked:
Male. 25. Diagnosed with urethritis and Mycoplasma Genitalium, given Clarithromycin 250 2 x per day for 14 days. Is this dose high enough to cure?
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A 49-year old female asked:
How long should I wait to test for Mycoplasma genitalium? I tested neg. @31 days with urine and neg. again @ 4 months with naa swab. Are these test pretty accurate?
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A 26-year old asked:
Whats the chances of having Mycoplasma Genitalium after 4 negative PCR urine tests?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Is mycoplasma genitalium a bloodborne bacteria. I am asking, since i wondered if you could get it from blood?
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A 29-year old male asked:
Will holding urine for 2 hours before collecting a urine sample for mycoplasma Genitalium be enough? PCR test?
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A 28-year old male asked:
Had a PCR test for Mycoplasma Genitalium and it came back saying UNinhibitory so had to re do it. What does that mean?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Do doctors in the us offer testing for mycoplasma genitalium or is it only in the research settting? Will it show up on pap smear?
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A 22-year old male asked:
Is mycoplasma genitalium a local infection, or could it spread from an oral infection all the way to the genitalia?
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A 21-year old male asked:
I have tested negative for HIV/Stds. I'm starting to suspect that the cause to my utheritis is due to mycoplasma genitalium. What should I do?
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A 40-year old male asked:
Is mycoplasma genitalium common? Can you get it from mouth to penis?
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A 28-year old male asked:
Will not peeing for 4 hours be long enough before doing first void urine test for mycoplasma genitalium and trichinosis?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Hello drs and thank you. Sorry for my ignorance. If mycoplasma/ureaplasma are normal bacteria in body, how it is related to mycoplasma genitalium/ureaplasa parvum? The STDs sound very serious and far from normal. Should I also get tested for these?
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A 28-year old male asked:
I know Azithromycin is the usual for mycoplasma genitalium but would clarithromycin also work?
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A 49-year old female asked:
What is the Mycoplasma genitalium incubation period? Would 4 months after unprotected sex be long enough? Tested neg. at 1 month urine and neg @ 4 months naa vaginal swab also neg. Am I good or more testing?
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A 38-year old male asked:
I have just been tested for mycoplasma genitalium (via a urine sample). I have never heard of this and despite regular 3 monthly sti screenings believe I have never been screen for it. Should I be concerned (gay male)?
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