What are Mycoplasma genitalium symptoms in males?
When mycoplasma causes symptoms in males, it can be:
✓ Burning pain with urination
✓ Itch around the penis opening
✓ White penile discharge
✓ Pain in the testicle
✓ Discomfort with ejaculation
What are Mycoplasma genitalium symptoms in females?
The mycoplasma genitalium in females can present as:
✓ UTI symptoms of burning, increased urgency, and frequency of peeing
✓ Unusual vaginal discharge
✓ Vaginal pain during sex
✓ Vaginal bleeding during sex and between periods
What are mycoplasma genitalium rectal symptoms?
The rectal symptoms of mycoplasma can be:
✓ Anal itch
✓ Anal discharge
✓ Constipation
✓ Diarrhea
✓ Pain with bowel movement
✓ Rectal bleeding
What are Mycoplasma genitalium (Mgen) throat symptoms?
Mgen rarely causes throat symptoms, but if the person is symptomatic, it can be:
✓ Sore throat
✓ Redness and swelling of the throat
✓ White spots on the tonsils
✓ Swollen lymph nodes.
Mycoplasma genitalium discharge?
When mycoplasma discharge is present, whether it is penile, vaginal, or rectal, it can be white to yellowish to green-gray color. The consistency of the discharge can be from mucus-like to creamy. It can have an unusual smell.
Since mycoplasma genitalium discharge can differ, it is not used to diagnose Mycoplasma Genitalium based on discharge alone.
How long can you have mycoplasma genitalium without knowing it?
Mycoplasma genitalium can be symptom-free for months and even years until it infects somebody who gets symptoms.
Does Mycoplasma feel like a UTI?
Yes, mycoplasma genitalium can have UTI symptoms of burning, increased urgency, and frequency when it affects the urethra, causing urethritis.
Could Mycoplasma genitalium symptoms be mistaken for other STDs
Yes. Since Mgen symptoms are not very specific to this condition, other conditions can have similar symptoms, such as:
✓ Chlamydia
✓ Gonorrhea
✓ Trichomoniasis
✓ Ureaplasma
Source
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Long Duration of Asymptomatic Mycoplasma genitalium Infection After Syndromic Treatment for Nongonococcal Urethritis
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6579957/ -
What Is Mycoplasma Genitalium?
https://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/mycoplasma-genitalium -
Mycoplasma genitalium
https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/mycoplasmagenitalium.htm