Emerging sex disease MG 'could become next superbug' A little known sexually transmitted infection could become the next superbug unless people become more vigilant, experts are warning.
Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) often has no symptoms but can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which can leave some women infertile.
MG can be missed - and if it is not treated correctly, it can develop resistance to antibiotics.
The British Association of Sexual Health and HIV is launching new advice.
Its draft guidelines detail how best to spot and treat MG. BBC News
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Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) often has no symptoms but can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which can leave some women infertile.
MG can be missed - and if it is not treated correctly, it can develop resistance to antibiotics.
The British Association of Sexual Health and HIV is launching new advice.
Its draft guidelines detail how best to spot and treat MG. BBC News
See also:
- 2018 national guideline for the 2 management of infection with Mycoplasma genitalium consultation document British Association of Sexual Health and HIV
- Warning to thousands of women over STI that could lead to infertility The Daily Mail
- Rare STI could turn into superbug, doctors warn The Daily Telegraph
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