<i>Mycoplasma genitalium</i> Among Young Adults in the United States: An Emerging Sexually Transmitted Infection

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Authors

Lisa E. Manhart · University of Washington

King K. Holmes · University of Washington

James P. Hughes · University of Washington

Laura S. Houston · University of Washington

Patricia A. Totten · University of Washington

Abstract

M genitalium was more prevalent than Neisseria gonorrhoeae but less prevalent than Chlamydia trachomatis, and it was strongly associated with sexual activity.

Topics & Keywords

Reproductive tract infections research Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Blood groups and transfusion

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Public Health

Volume 97, Issue 6, pp. 1118-1125

DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2005.074062

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