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disease],” Manhart said “We don’t have that kind of evidence for M. genitalium.” Superbug worries The calls for more research have an urgency — the Official Murifee don’t run shirt and I will buy this bug has developed resistance to the most common antibiotic used to treat STIs, azithromycin, or the “Z-Pack,” according to the CDC. Another antibiotic, moxifloxacin, is effective but can cause serious side effects, making it an especially risky choice for pregnant women. Plus, the more moxifloxacin exposure M. gen. has, the more likely it is to become resistant to that antibiotic, too, experts caution. Beyond moxifloxacin, there are very few treatments for the infection. Recommended OUT HEALTH AND WELLNESS Life after monkeypox: Men describe an uncertain road to recovery DATA GRAPHICS Maps: Track hospital ICU stress levels in your state “M. genitalium has quickly developed resistance to every antibiotic that’s been used to treat it,” Manhart said. “We already have untreatable infections.” While these instances are rare, some worry that M. gen is on its way to becoming a completely resistant superbug. Until scientists find new treatments for the STI, public health experts are approaching its treatment with caution. For now, the CDC says the best strategy for treating M. gen involves testing for antibiotic resistance before deciding which drugs to use. Those tests aren’t FDA approved, however. “The CDC is putting major stock in resistance testing, and right now it’s not readily available,” Munson said. Only a few specialized research centers can test whether the infection is resistant to an antibiotic. While companies are working on widely available versions, they could be years away, as well as new or repurposed antibiotics effective against the stubborn bug, Munson said. Experts hope more public awareness of the STI could give a much needed boost to research efforts. “Because the implications of untreated M. gen. on fertility and sexual health is real,” Stafford said. Caroline Hopkins NBC News contributor Caroline Hopkins is a health and science journalist who covers cancer treatment for Precision Oncology News. She is a graduate of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

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