Scientists Alarmed by Antibiotic-Resistant Sexually Transmitted Infection
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(Worthy News) – Bacterial scientists fear a sexually transmitted infection, mycoplasma genitalium, could soon become a “superbug,” in terms of causing infertility among women or potentially even leading to death.
The mycoplasma genitalium infection, or Mgen, has reportedly become resistant to every antibiotic used to treat it.
The STI was discovered in London during the 1980s — but a medical test for the Mgen only became available in the United States three years ago. [ Source (Read More…) ]
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