Detection of <i>Mycoplasma genitalium</i>, <i>Mycoplasma hominis</i>, <i>Ureaplasma parvum</i> (biovar 1) and <i>Ureaplasma urealyticum</i> (biovar 2) in patients with non‐gonococcal urethritis using polymerase chain reaction‐microtiter plate hybridization

Abstract

This study shows the prevalence of mycoplasmas and ureaplasmas in NGU in Japan. M. genitalium and U. urealyticum (biovar 2) might be pathogens of NGU and could be associated with persistent and recurrent urethritis. When patients with NGU are treated, such pathogens should be taken into account. This PCR-microtiter plate hybridization assay provides a useful method for diagnosing NGU caused by M. genitalium and U. urealyticum (biovar 2).