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Mycoplasma Genitalium

Hi Dr!
I tested positive for Mycoplasma Genitalium in a DNA Lab, I just finsish my antibiotic treatment of Azithromycin 500mg day one the 250mg for 4 days. It's been 5 days since my last pill, I'm still feeling tenderness in my penis. What should be my next step?
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Hi, I am concerned about a possible m genitalium infection, after recieving less then a minute of oral sex. I have a horrible pain on my penis that comes and goes. I have been tested for chlamydia and Gonoreah , both negative. My symptoms also are close to prostatis , I'm curious if you could tell me what the irritation felt like ?
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A recent study was done to show that Myco was only erradicated by 85% of those on the Azithro regiment described, however Avelox ( Moxifloxacin) killed Myco in all cases. Routine is to try described Azithro regimen first and if symtoms still exist Moxifloxacin. Why? I guess so that Myco doesn't become Moxifloxacin resistant. Save the bugs, kill the patient kind of thing. I say take the 400mg a day X 10 day regiment of Moxifloxacin and help yourself.
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Hello!
From what I read in various reports, the 1st line treatment only works for 85% of the time, should I get re-tested?
I've been living with this for over 8 months ad my life has been turned upside down.
Thanks in advance for replying
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Hi,
You have already completed a course of the antibiotic and you don’t need to take any more even if you have some tenderness in the penis. It should go away after sometime. Meanwhile, you can take some anti-inflammatories to take care of the pain. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care.
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