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Mycoplasma genitalium Overview

About this Lesson

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CNE/CME

Continuing Education

This lesson qualifies for:
  • 1.0 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, or
  • 1.0 CNE contact hour and 1.0 CE contact hour (does NOT qualify for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)

CNE and CME Origination: March 25th, 2024
CNE and CME Review: April 1st, 2025
CNE and CME Expiration: March 31st, 2027 (3rd Edition)

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3rd Edition

This is a substantial revision of the original Lesson. The previous edition was titled Mycoplasma genitalium and available until March 31st, 2025.

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize known clinical manifestations associated with Mycoplasma genitalium infection
  • Test for M. genitalium when indicated
  • Use appropriate laboratory methods to diagnose M. genitalium
  • Treat M. genitalium based on availability of resistance testing
  • Manage sex partners of persons diagnosed with M. genitalium infection

Lesson Contributors

Authors

Lisa E. Manhart, PhD, MPH
Lisa E. Manhart, PhD, MPH
Professor, Epidemiology & Global Health (adjunct)
University of Washington
Disclosures:
Grant to Institution: Hologic, Inc.
Consulting Fee: Hologic, Inc.
Support for Travel to Meetings: Hologic, Inc.
The relevant financial relationship was mitigated.
David H. Spach, MD
David H. Spach, MD
Editor-in-Chief
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None
Jehan Z. Budak, MD
Jehan Z. Budak, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None

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Lesson Plan

1Topic 1 Introduction

2Topic 2 Epidemiology in the United States

3Topic 3 Microbiology, Pathogenesis, and Transmission

4Topic 4 Antimicrobial Susceptibility in Mycoplasma genitalium

5Topic 5 Clinical Manifestations

6Topic 6 Laboratory Diagnostic Tests and Resistance Assays

7Topic 7 Diagnostic Testing and Screening Guidelines

8Topic 8 Treatment of Mycoplasma genitalium Infection

9Topic 9 Counseling and Education

10Topic 10 Summary Points

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