Table 2

Coinfection and comparison of prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (Ng), HIV and syphilis in 609 Mycoplasma genitalium (Mg)-positive and Mg-negative MSM

Mg positiveMg negativeP value
Ct6.3% (4/64)6.8% (37/545)0.92*
Ng7.8% (5/64)7.3% (40/545)0.91*
HIV14.1% (9/64)6.2% (34/545)0.03
Syphilis3.1% (2/64)0.4% (2/545)0.06*
  • P values are calculated by Pearson’s Χ2 test.

  • *Cells <5 are calculated using Fisher’s exact test.

  • MSM, men who have sex with men.