2008•International Journal of Dermatology and VenereologyRequires access
Epidemiology of urogenital mycoplasma infections
Liu-Feng Yuan, Yue-Ping Yin
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Abstract
Urogenital mycoplasma infections are an important cause for nongonococcal urethritis,cervicitis,pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility.Numerous studies have shown a high prevalence of mycoplasma infection among female sex workers,patients with urogenital symptoms,and those with immune system dysfunctions.The pathogenicity of mycoplasma is usually associated with the type or subtype of involved pathogen,as well as sex,age,sexual behavior mode and co-infection with other sex transmitted diseases of patients.
Key words:
Mycoplasma; Epidemiology; Risk factors