Mycoplasma genitalium is an emerging cause of genital tract infections in men and women worldwide. The organism was discovered and identified only in the early 1980s. Rising incidence and increasing resistance to antimicrobial medications are problematic. You are asked by your nursing professor to prepare a short presentation on this emerging disease. The questions that follow are those that you anticipate that being asked by your classmates.
-People who contract M. genitalium infections are also at risk of acquiring other STIs.

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People who contract a M. genitalium infection are at higher risk of acquiring other sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. This is because the presence of an M. genitalium infection can cause inflammation and damage to the genital tract, making it easier for other infections to take hold. Additionally, people who engage in high-risk sexual behaviors, such as having multiple partners or not using condoms, are more likely to be exposed to multiple STIs at once.

Mycoplasma Genitalium Is an Emerging Cause of Genital Tract Infections