The hidden STI
Mycoplasma genitalium (Mgen) is a complex bacterial infection that is transmitted through direct genital-genital contact. Although often asymptomatic, this sexually transmitted infection (STI) can be responsible for the pain and discomfort associated with cervicitis in women, and causes urethritis in males. The infection is responsible for approximately:
- 15 - 20% of nongonococcal urethritis (NGU)1
- 20 - 25% of nonchlamydial NGU1
- 30% of persistent or recurrent urethritis1