Doctors have found a new sexually transmitted disease

Researchers have discovered a genital tract infection that is hazardous to health..

In the UK alone, 20 thousand infected people. The causative agent of Mycoplasma genitalium is quite difficult to identify due to the absence of symptoms.

According to data from scientists at University College London, every 100th adult is infected with a genital form of mycoplasma. Infection is sexually transmitted through unprotected intercourse.

The pathogen itself does not cause a separate disease, but leads to inflammation of the pelvic organs. Women with mycoplasmosis may develop infertility or an ectopic pregnancy.

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