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Prevalence of Urogenital Mycoplasma genitalium Infection, United States, 2017 to 2018

Elizabeth A Torrone1, Deanna Kruszon-Moran2, Christi Philips1

  • 1From the Division of STD Prevention, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD Prevention and TB Elimination.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases
|February 9, 2021
PubMed

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Mycoplasma genitalium infection affects 1.7% of US adults aged 14-59. Prevalence was comparable in both males and females, indicating a widespread public health concern.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Mycoplasma genitalium is an emerging sexually transmitted pathogen.
  • Understanding its prevalence is crucial for public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium infection in a representative US population.
  • To analyze prevalence differences between males and females.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the 2017-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
  • Tested urine samples from participants aged 14 to 59 years for Mycoplasma genitalium.
  • Employed statistical analysis to calculate prevalence and confidence intervals.

Main Results:

  • The overall prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium infection was 1.7% (95% CI, 1.1%-2.7%).
  • Prevalence was similar in males (1.8%) and females (1.7%).

Conclusions:

  • Mycoplasma genitalium infection is present in 1.7% of US adults aged 14-59.
  • The infection shows no significant sex-based disparity in this age group.

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