Mycoplasma Genitalium in Women with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Author Information
Author(s): Catherine L. Haggerty, Patricia A. Totten, Sabina G. Astete, Roberta B. Ness
Primary Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Hypothesis
Is Mycoplasma genitalium prevalent among women with nongonococcal, nonchlamydial pelvic inflammatory disease?
Conclusion
Mycoplasma genitalium is prevalent in the endometrium of women with nongonococcal, nonchlamydial pelvic inflammatory disease.
Supporting Evidence
- 14% of the women tested positive for Mycoplasma genitalium.
- 12% of cervical specimens and 8% of endometrial specimens were positive.
- 75% of endometrial positive cases were also positive at the cervix.
Takeaway
This study found that a small number of women with pelvic pain had a germ called Mycoplasma genitalium, which can cause problems.
Methodology
Cervical and endometrial specimens from 50 women were tested for Mycoplasma genitalium using PCR.
Limitations
The study was limited to a pilot sample and may not represent all women with PID.
Participant Demographics
Women aged 14 to 37 years from urban US settings.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.0001
Statistical Significance
p = 0.0001
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