*Mycoplasma genitalium* antigens are highly variable which allows them to evade the host immune system response. The membrane proteins in *M. genitalium* also are responsible for causing host inflammation and immune response.

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*Mycoplasma genitalium* is commonly found in microbiota in healthy people but can cause urethritis or vaginitis. it has been recorded to cause 20%-25% of nonchlamydial Nongonococcal urethritis cases. 

*Mycoplasma genitalium*

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Virulence factors of *Mycoplasma genitalium*

Often people with nongonococcal urethritis are asymptomatic and do not know they carry the disease. But common symptoms are: 
- purulent discharge
- dysuria

When left untreated, nongonococcal urethritis can cause:
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- salpingitis
- epididymitis
- prostatitis

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