Guest s******ecan**** Report post Posted November 23, 2015 Though discovered in the 80's and 90's M. Genitalium getting increasing media attention and is often described as a "new STD". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda-Lee 11094 Report post Posted November 23, 2015 This is interesting. When go back for my 4-6 week testing, I will be asking about getting tested for this. I cover all my basis. As to why I go frequently, to ensure I am healthy because being an SP better to be safe than sorry. Wonder if they are able to test for it in Canada. Well, I will be asking about it. (I hope they know what it is, considering they are the Sexual Health clinic) Thank you for the article. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest s******ecan**** Report post Posted November 24, 2015 This is interesting. When go back for my 4-6 week testing, I will be asking about getting tested for this. I cover all my basis. As to why I go frequently, to ensure I am healthy because being an SP better to be safe than sorry. Wonder if they are able to test for it in Canada. Well, I will be asking about it. (I hope they know what it is, considering they are the Sexual Health clinic) Thank you for the article. :) "The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved a test for M. genitalium, and doctors do not routinely test for the bacteria, said Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, a urologist at Orlando Health in Florida. However, doctors may consider testing for M. genitalium in patients who have persistent symptoms after treatment for other sexually transmitted diseases that can cause similar symptoms, said Brahmbhatt, who was not involved in the study but treated people with M. genitaliuminfections." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
