The bacteria known as Mycoplasma Genitalium lives inside cells. It has several subspecies of which several cause disease in humans causing Mycoplasma Genitalium (M. Genitalium or ‘MG’) which is believed to be involved in Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID).

MG can infect the eyes, genitals, lungs, and urinary tract. For example if an infected person coughs near your face, you might inhale it and have a bacterial infection of the lungs. Further having unprotected sex with a carrier can expose your genitals and urinary tract to infection.

Mycoplasma Genitalium is growing due to it being difficult to accurately detect. Research shows that if left untreated long enough it can even cause infertility.

MG has symptoms similar to other venereal diseases like Gonorrhea or Chlamydia, it s important to get a Pap test if you have any issues.

Symptoms

You may note the following feelings if infected.

1. Feeling like there is something in the urinary track.

2. Painful burning sensation during urination.

3. painful sensation when the bladder becomes full.

4. Pain during sexual intercourse.

5. women may suffer menstrual spotting.

6. yellow, or green-gray vaginal discharge with a heavy, with mucous-like or creamy consistency.

7. feeling like you need constantly urinate.