Although
Mycoplasma genitalium is well documented as a causative pathogen in
non-gonococcal, non-chlamydial urethritis in men; the manifestations of
infection in women are less well described. There is now evidence suggesting it
causes cervicitis and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women. One of the
major limitations encountered in the study of M. genitalium is that it is
fastidious and difficult to culture.
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| Mycoplasma genitalium |
Although there is no U.S food and drug
administration (FDA) approved commercial detection system, the availability of
molecular methods for research and commercial purposes has altered our ability
to derive valid information about the pathogenicity of this bacterium. There
have been more studies in recent years researching into its pathogenicity and
treatment. Read More>>>>>>
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