Mycoplasma genitalium: An Overlooked Sexually Transmitted Pathogen in Women?
Joint Authors
Ona, Samsiya
Molina, Rose L.
Diouf, Khady
Source
Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-04-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Mycoplasma genitalium is a facultative anaerobic organism and a recognized cause of nongonococcal urethritis in men.
In women, M.
genitalium has been associated with cervicitis, endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), infertility, susceptibility to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and adverse birth outcomes, indicating a consistent relationship with female genital tract pathology.
The global prevalence of M.
genitalium among symptomatic and asymptomatic sexually active women ranges between 1 and 6.4%.
M.
genitalium may play a role in pathogenesis as an independent sexually transmitted pathogen or by facilitating coinfection with another pathogen.
The long-term reproductive consequences of M.
genitalium infection in asymptomatic individuals need to be investigated further.
Though screening for this pathogen is not currently recommended, it should be considered in high-risk populations.
Recent guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control regarding first-line treatment for PID do not cover M.
genitalium but recommend considering treatment in patients without improvement on standard PID regimens.
Prospective studies on the prevalence, pathophysiology, and long-term reproductive consequences of M.
genitalium infection in the general population are needed to determine if screening protocols are necessary.
New treatment regimens need to be investigated due to increasing drug resistance.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ona, Samsiya& Molina, Rose L.& Diouf, Khady. 2016. Mycoplasma genitalium: An Overlooked Sexually Transmitted Pathogen in Women?. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ona, Samsiya…[et al.]. Mycoplasma genitalium: An Overlooked Sexually Transmitted Pathogen in Women?. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ona, Samsiya& Molina, Rose L.& Diouf, Khady. Mycoplasma genitalium: An Overlooked Sexually Transmitted Pathogen in Women?. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104868
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1104868