Mycoplasma genitalium A Review of Current Issues and Challenges

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Mycoplasma genitalium. If you haven’t heard of it, you’re not alone. But in spite of its status as an emerging pathogen, the rising prevalence, linkage to adverse reproductive outcomes, and evidence of antibiotic resistance of M. genitalium all underscore the need for improved awareness of this organism.

Mycoplasma genitalium: A Review of Current Issues and Challenges



Mycoplasma genitalium. If you haven’t heard of it, you’re not alone. But in spite of its status as an emerging pathogen, the rising prevalence, linkage to adverse reproductive outcomes, and evidence of antibiotic resistance of M. genitalium all underscore the need for improved awareness of this organism.

This case report and literature review examines current issues and challenges associated with this sexually transmitted infection (STI), to include:

 

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