Mycoplasma genitalium

What the laboratory says this test is for

Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra and is often due to sexually transmitted infections. It may be caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis and/or Mycoplasma genitalium. The symptoms are a burning sensation while urinating, itching or burning near the opening of the penis, presence of blood in the semen or urine and discharge from the penis. A panel will help the clinician identify the cause of these symptoms.

What the laboratory says this test is for

Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra and is often due to sexually transmitted infections. It may be caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis and/or Mycoplasma genitalium and Ureaplasma spp. A panel will help the clinician's ability to precisely identify the cause of these symptoms.

What the laboratory says this test is for

Cervicitis is an inflammation of the cervix and can be related to sexually transmitted infections. It may be caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis and Mycoplasma genitalium. Most women are asymptomatic. For those that present with symptoms, the symptoms are vaginal discharge, abnormal vaginal bleeding and pain during intercourse. A panel will help the clinician identify if the woman has an STI as the cause of Cervicitis.

What the laboratory says this test is for

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the female reproductive organs and often due to sexually transmitted infections. It may be caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis and/or Mycoplasma genitalium. Most women are asymptomatic. For those that present with symptoms, the symptoms may include pain in the lower abdomen and pelvis, heavy vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor, abnormal vaginal bleeding, and pain during intercourse. A panel will help the clinician identify the cause of these symptoms.

What the laboratory says this test is for

Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma spp. have been associated with genital tract infection. M. genitalium has been implicated in cervicitis, endometritis, and PID. M. hominis has also been associated with cervicitis and is present in increased numbers in vaginosis. Ureaplasma spp. have been linked to upper genitourinary tract infection and to premature labor and abortion. Because of their nature, these organisms are not routinely cultured and are better detected by molecular methods. Recently, by molecular means two groups of Ureaplasma spp. have been distinguished- U. parvum and U. urealyticum, with the former being more prevalent in the lower genital tract of a healthy woman. It is not clear which species more predominantly causes infection. M. hominis and the ureaplasmas appear to be opportunists when they infect the upper genitourinary tract. These organisms have also been targeted as having a possible role in infertility, although this remains a gray area.

What the laboratory says this test is for

If someone is at an increased risk for STIs, they should be tested for Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis and Mycoplasma genitalium. A panel will help the clinician identify and treat the appropriate pathogen if present.