Mycoplasma genitalium or Mgen is an STI most people don't know exists - and yet it's super common and can be very difficult to treat due to antibiotic resistance. We chat to Professor Catriona Bradshaw covering everything from stats and symptoms, to getting tested and treatments.

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Mgen Is The STI You Don’t Know About (And It's Really Hard To Treat)