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Posted on Jun 11th 2007 12:30PM by Bethany SandersA new sexually transmitted disease has recently been discovered among young adults. Called mycoplasma genitalium, the bug can cause inflammation of the urethra in men and of the cervix and uterus in women, but displays few symptoms in most sufferers.
In a recent study, mycoplasma genitalium was found to be more common among those living with a sexual partner. Though chlamydia still leads the way, with a prevalence of 4.2% of study participants, the new mycoplasma genitalium was found in 1% of people studied, making it a contender in common STDs among young people.
Because not much is known about the disease, including whether sufferers need treatment or not, it's not likely that screening will become commonplace just yet. If you're concerned, you can talk to your doctor, and you can also find out if you're at risk for an STD here.
In a recent study, mycoplasma genitalium was found to be more common among those living with a sexual partner. Though chlamydia still leads the way, with a prevalence of 4.2% of study participants, the new mycoplasma genitalium was found in 1% of people studied, making it a contender in common STDs among young people.
Because not much is known about the disease, including whether sufferers need treatment or not, it's not likely that screening will become commonplace just yet. If you're concerned, you can talk to your doctor, and you can also find out if you're at risk for an STD here.
