Mycoplasma genitalium (or M genitalium) is a sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria. Studies revealed that a majority of people, particularly men who are infected with it, do not experience any symptoms. This makes the treatment of mycoplasma genitalium by healthcare professionals very important.
What is The Treatment of Mycoplasma Genitalium?
The suggested approach for M genitalium treatment involves a two-step sequential therapy:
- Suppose a test shows that the Mycoplasma genitalium infection is sensitive to macrolides (a type of antibiotic). In that case, the recommended treatment is to take doxycycline for seven days, followed by an initial dose of azithromycin, followed by 500 mg once daily for an additional three days.
- However, if the infection is resistant to macrolides, the suggested treatment involves taking doxycycline for seven days and moxifloxacin for seven days.
When resistance testing remains unavailable, and a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) detects the infection, the recommended treatment is to use administer doxycycline (orally, 100 mg twice daily) for one week. Subsequently, continue this process again with moxifloxacin(400 mg orally once daily) over another seven-day period.
To put it simply, the treatment plan hinges on whether or not the infection exhibits sensitivity or resistance to specific antibiotics. In instances where testing is unavailable, the recommendation of a particular antibiotic sequence relies upon the detection method employed.
Conclusion
The treatment for this infection can seem complex, but a healthcare professional will help you understand this process better. We also suggest purchasing health insurance to ease the financial burden of treatment costs.