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Lesson 19. Mycoplasma genitalium

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Tables

Table 1. 2021 STI Treatment Guidelines: Mycoplasma genitalium
Recommended Regimens if M. genitalium Resistance Testing is Available

Source: Workowski KA, Bachmann LH, Chan PA, et al. Sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines, 2021. Mycoplasma genitalium. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2021;70(No. RR-4):1-187. [2021 STI Treatment Guidelines]

Table 2. 2021 STI Treatment Guidelines: Mycoplasma genitalium
Recommended Regimens if M. genitalium Resistance Testing is Not Available

Source: Workowski KA, Bachmann LH, Chan PA, et al. Sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines, 2021. Mycoplasma genitalium. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2021;70(No. RR-4):1-187. [2021 STI Treatment Guidelines]

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