Sexually transmitted infection by Mycoplasma genitalium: A short review

Abstract

Mycoplasma genitalium is identified as a pathogen causing sexually transmitted infection. Difficulty to culture the organism has been a major obstacle in understanding more about the pathogenesis. Lack of facility to diagnose the disease in many centers has led to syndromic management. Widespread treatment of asymptomatic individuals who test positive for the organism and syndromic management have resulted in emergence of drug-resistant strains.