Mycoplasma genitalium, the little-known sexual disease that could become the new superbug

A little known sexually transmitted disease could become the next superbact, unless people are more attentive, warn experts.

This is Mycoplasma genitalium (MG), an infection that in many cases does not show symptoms but may make some women infertile.

It's easy to switch MG to a high level, but if it's not treated properly, it can develop antibiotic resistance. MG bacteria can cause inflammation in in urethra, secretion in the penis and pain in the urine

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In women, it can cause a pelvic inflammatory disease cause pain and, in some cases, the fever and vaginal bleeding.

The path of contagion is through unprotected sex. The use of condoms can prevent infection.

Bringing condoms (and using them)

MG was first identified by researchers in the UK in the 1980s. It is estimated that it affects between 1% and 2%.

Although it does not always give rise to symptoms and that it does not always require medical treatment, the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) believes that this disease … that is often confused with other sexually transmitted infections, such as chlamydia – is disturbing.

Therefore, the organization issued new recommendations, detailing how to identify the infection and how to treat it. 19659018] Woman with abdominal pain "width =" 976 "height =" 549 "data-highest-encountered-width =" 624 "/> Getty Images

Up to now, no h and standardized tests to diagnose this infection, but usually a genital exudate is done in women and a urine analysis in men who have symptoms, or if a sexual partner has been diagnosed with this disease.

Treatment consists of a cycle of a family of antibiotics called macrolides . However, doctors warn that the infection develops resistance to some of these drugs.

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  "It's time for the public to learn what is Mycoplasma genitalium " He said

  "This is one more reason to bring condoms. during your summer vacation and, indeed, to use them. "