scholarly journals Macrolide Resistance in Mycoplasma genitalium in Singapore

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. S104-S104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy Barkham ◽  
Wen Ying Tang ◽  
Siti Aminah Mansoor ◽  
Martin Tze-Wei Chio
Keyword(s):  
Direct Detection ◽  
Bacterial Genome ◽  
Mycoplasma Genitalium ◽  
Clinical Diagnostics ◽  
Macrolide Resistance ◽  
23S Rrna ◽  
Rrna Gene ◽  
Resistance Mutations ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Abstract Background Mycoplasma genitalium was first reported as a cause of non-gonococcal urethritis in 1980. It has progressed from being an ‘emerging’ sexually transmitted infection (STI) to an accepted STI. Prevalence of infection has been reported as the Netherlands 4.5%, Sweden 6.3%, UK 1.2% and France 4%. M. genitalium has the smallest known bacterial genome and was the second bacterial genome fully sequenced. It has minimal requirements and is said to approach the minimum possible for a living cell. It is extremely fastidious; only a few strains have been cultured worldwide. Diagnosis relies on direct detection. It does not have a cell wall so it is not susceptible to antibiotics such as penicillins and cephalosporins. Therapy depends on fluoroquinolones and macrolides but resistance to macrolides has been widely reported: 13% France, 18% Sweden, 40% UK, Australia and Denmark, 100% Greenland, 30% Japan. Methods Ethics approval was granted. DNA extracts left over after routine clinical diagnostics at the Department of STI Control (DSC) Clinic, Kelantan Lane, Singapore were harvested. DNA had been extracted on a Cobas 4800 instrument (Roche) from urine and urethral swabs collected for testing for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG). A 2-plex real-time PCR assay targeting the pdhD and mgpB genes was used to screen for M. genitalium. Samples were deemed positive if both targets were detected. If only one target was detected, the sample was retested; if reactive in either target upon retest, the sample was considered positive for M. genitalium. Positive DNA preps were then screened for macrolide resistance mutations after Sanger sequencing of the 23S rRNA gene. Results 368 anonymised DNA elutes from 254 urines and 114 urethral swabs were collected between May and July 2016. One hundred eighty-four were CT/NG positive and 184 were CT/NG negative. Sixteen (4.3%) were positive for M. genitalium. Four (25%) of these 16 samples contained macrolide resistance associated mutations; A2058T (x2), A2058G (x1), and A2059G (x1). Conclusion M. genitalium was detected in 4.3% of samples. Macrolide resistance mutations were detected in 25%, similar to international rates. Some guidelines recommend testing for resistance to guide therapy and to perform a test of cure. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.

scholarly journals Levels ofMycoplasma genitaliumAntimicrobial Resistance Differ by Both Region and Gender in the State of Queensland, Australia: Implications for Treatment Guidelines

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
E. L. Sweeney ◽  
E. Trembizki ◽  
C. Bletchly ◽  
C. S. Bradshaw ◽  
A. Menon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Resistance ◽  
Treatment Guidelines ◽  
Mycoplasma Genitalium ◽  
Macrolide Resistance ◽  
Quinolone Resistance ◽  
Resistance Mutations ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
And Gender

ABSTRACTMycoplasma genitaliumis frequently associated with urogenital and rectal infections, with the number of cases of macrolide-resistant and quinolone-resistantM. genitaliuminfection continuing to increase. In this study, we examined the levels of resistance to these two common antibiotic treatments in geographically distinct locations in Queensland, Australia. Samples were screened for macrolide resistance-associated mutations using a commercially available kit (ResistancePlus MG; SpeeDx), and quinolone resistance-associated mutations were identified by PCR and DNA sequencing. Comparisons between antibiotic resistance mutations and location/gender were performed. The levels ofM. genitaliummacrolide resistance were high across both locations (62%). Quinolone resistance mutations were found in ∼10% of all samples, with a number of samples harboring mutations conferring resistance to both macrolides and quinolones. Quinolone resistance was higher in southeast Queensland than in north Queensland, and this was consistent in both males and females (P = 0.007). TheM. genitaliumisolates in rectal swab samples from males harbored high levels of macrolide (75.9%) and quinolone (19%) resistance, with 15.5% harboring resistance to both classes of antibiotics. Overall, the lowest observed level of resistance was to quinolones in females from north Queensland (1.6%). These data highlight the high levels of antibiotic resistance inM. genitaliumisolates within Queensland and the challenges faced by sexually transmitted infection clinicians in managing these infections. The data do, however, show that the levels of antibiotic resistance may differ between populations within the same state, which has implications for clinical management and treatment guidelines. These findings also support the need for ongoing antibiotic resistance surveillance and tailored treatment.

scholarly journals Mycoplasma genitalium in Symptomatic Male Urethritis: Macrolide Use Is Associated With Increased Resistance

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (5) ◽  
pp. 805-810 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Li ◽  
Xiaohong Su ◽  
Wenjing Le ◽  
Sai Li ◽  
Zhaoyan Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ribosomal Rna ◽  
Mycoplasma Genitalium ◽  
Macrolide Resistance ◽  
Rrna Genes ◽  
Fluoroquinolone Resistance ◽  
23S Rrna ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
23S Ribosomal Rna ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) causes symptomatic urethritis in men, and can infect alone or together with other sexually transmitted infection (STI) agents. Methods The prevalence of MG and other STIs was determined in 1816 men with symptomatic urethritis. Resistance of MG to macrolides and fluoroquinolones was determined by sequencing; the impact of recent antimicrobial usage on the distribution of MG single or mixed infections was determined. Results Overall, prevalence of MG infection was 19.7% (358/1816). Fifty-four percent (166/307) of MG infections occurred alone in the absence of other STI agents. Men with single MG infection self-administered or were prescribed antibiotics more often in the 30 days prior to enrollment than subjects with urethritis caused by MG coinfection (P < .0001). Higher rates (96.7%) of infection with macrolide resistance in MG were identified in men who had taken macrolides prior to enrollment (P < .03). Overall, 88.9% (303/341) of 23S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes contained mutations responsible for macrolide resistance; 89.5% (308/344) of parC and 12.4% (42/339) of gyrA genes had mutations responsible for fluoroquinolone resistance. Approximately 88% (270/308) of MG had combined mutations in 23S rRNA and parC genes; 10.4% (32/308) had mutations in all 3 genes. Conclusions MG was the single pathogen identified in 11% of men with symptomatic urethritis. Overall, nearly 90% of MG infections were resistant to macrolides and fluoroquinolones. Men who took macrolides in the 30 days prior to enrollment had higher rates (97%) of macrolide-resistant MG. Resistance was associated with numerous mutations in 23SrRNA, parC, and gyrA genes.

scholarly journals Prospective Evaluation of ResistancePlus MG, a New Multiplex Quantitative PCR Assay for Detection of Mycoplasma genitalium and Macrolide Resistance

2017 ◽  
Vol 55 (6) ◽  
pp. 1915-1919 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. N. Tabrizi ◽  
J. Su ◽  
C. S. Bradshaw ◽  
C. K. Fairley ◽  
S. Walker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Pcr ◽  
Clinical Performance ◽  
Simultaneous Detection ◽  
Mycoplasma Genitalium ◽  
Macrolide Resistance ◽  
23S Rrna ◽  
Rrna Gene ◽  
Resistance Mutations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Conventional Culture

ABSTRACT Mycoplasma genitalium is a significant pathogen for which first-line treatment is becoming less effective due to increased resistance to macrolides. As conventional culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing is not feasible for routine detection of this pathogen, molecular markers such as detection of mutations in the 23S rRNA gene have been described to predict resistance. Recently, a novel multiplex quantitative PCR (qPCR) assay, ResistancePlus MG, has been described for the simultaneous detection of Mycoplasma genitalium and macrolide resistance. In the current study, the clinical performance of the assay was evaluated on 1,089 consecutive urine and anogenital swab samples in symptomatic and asymptomatic male and female patients. Overall, 6.0% were positive for M. genitalium , with 63.1% having macrolide resistance-associated mutations. Compared to the laboratory-validated qPCR method targeting the 16S rRNA gene and Sanger sequencing to determine 23S rRNA mutations, the sensitivity and specificity of M. genitalium detection were 98.5% and 100% and for detection of macrolide resistance mutations were 100.0% and 96.2%, respectively. This assay offers a considerable advantage in clinical settings for M. genitalium testing by making the results of macrolide resistance and mutation analyses simultaneously available, which is increasingly important with escalating macrolide resistance.

scholarly journals In VitroActivity of the New Fluoroketolide Solithromycin (CEM-101) against Macrolide-Resistant and -Susceptible Mycoplasma genitalium Strains

2014 ◽  
Vol 58 (6) ◽  
pp. 3151-3156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jørgen Skov Jensen ◽  
Prabhavathi Fernandes ◽  
Magnus Unemo
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Mycoplasma Genitalium ◽  
Macrolide Resistance ◽  
23S Rrna ◽  
Rrna Gene ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

ABSTRACTMycoplasma genitaliumhas become well established as an etiological agent of sexually transmitted infections, but due to its fastidious growth requirements, only a fewM. genitaliumstrains are available to determine the MICs of currently used and new antimicrobial agents. Recent clinical trials have suggested that treatment with azithromycin has decreasing efficacy due to an increasing prevalence of macrolide resistance, and alternative treatment with moxifloxacin is similarly under pressure from emerging resistance. Thus, there is an urgent need for new antimicrobials. Thein vitroactivity of the newly developed fluoroketolide solithromycin (CEM-101) was evaluated against a collection of 40M. genitaliumstrains, including 15 with high-level macrolide resistance and 5 multidrug-resistant strains with resistance to both macrolides and quinolones. Furthermore, the MIC of solithromycin was correlated with mutations in the 23S rRNA gene and in the genes encoding ribosomal proteins L4 and L22. Thein vitroresults showed that solithromycin has activity againstM. genitaliumsuperior to that of other macrolides, doxycycline, and fluoroquinolones. Accordingly, this new fluoroketolide might be an effective option for treatment ofM. genitaliuminfections. However, the efficacy of solithromycin in clinical trials with follow-up for test of cure and detection of genotypic and phenotypic resistance needs to be evaluated prior to widespread use. In a phase 2 clinical trial, solithromycin was highly effective as a single oral dose againstC. trachomatisandNeisseria gonorrhoeae, suggesting that solithromycin could be a treatment option for several sexually transmitted infections, including in syndromic treatment of urethral and vaginal discharge.

Prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium and mutations associated with macrolide and fluoroquinolone resistance in Finland

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (9) ◽  
pp. 904-907 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kati Hokynar ◽  
Eija Hiltunen-Back ◽  
Laura Mannonen ◽  
Mirja Puolakkainen
Keyword(s):  
Internal Control ◽  
Globin Gene ◽  
Mycoplasma Genitalium ◽  
Service Evaluation ◽  
Macrolide Resistance ◽  
Fluoroquinolone Resistance ◽  
23S Rrna ◽  
Rrna Gene ◽  
Pcr Assay ◽  
Transmitted Infection

The aim was to examine the prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium and to determine the prevalence of mutations leading to resistance to macrolides and fluoroquinolones in a sexually transmitted infection clinic setting in Finland, and as a service evaluation, to validate the performance of a commercial Aptima® Mycoplasma genitalium assay. Urogenital samples were studied for M. genitalium with an automated commercial Aptima® Mycoplasma genitalium assay on the Panther® system (Hologic), and with an in-house real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) (mgpB). Positive specimens were further studied for mutations associated with macrolide resistance within the 23S rRNA gene and the known quinolone resistance-determining regions within genes gyrA, gyrB and parC. Altogether 17/303 (5.6%) of samples contained M. genitalium by either test. Two of the samples positive by the Aptima assay were not detected by the in-house PCR assay, although the internal control (beta-globin gene) was amplified. The Aptima assay gave an invalid result for five samples, all of which were negative by the in-house PCR. Mutations resulting in macrolide resistance were detected in 30.8% of M. genitalium-positive specimens. Prevalence of M. genitalium infections in the specimens tested is similar to that in other parts of Europe, 5.6%. The Aptima® Mycoplasma genitalium assay detected slightly more positives than the in-house PCR assay. Mutations resulting in macrolide resistance were common in M. genitalium and detection of these mutations is recommended in diagnostic laboratories to assist in selection of treatment.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium and Antibiotic Resistance-Associated Mutations in Patients at a Sexually Transmitted Infection Clinic in Iceland, and Comparison of the S-DiaMGTV and Aptima Mycoplasma genitalium Assays for Diagnosis

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingibjörg Hilmarsdóttir ◽  
Eva Mjöll Arnardóttir ◽  
Elísabet Reykdal Jóhannesdóttir ◽  
Freyja Valsdóttir ◽  
Daniel Golparian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽  
False Negative ◽  
Mycoplasma Genitalium ◽  
23S Rrna ◽  
Rrna Gene ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Negative Results

ABSTRACT Mycoplasma genitalium is prevalent among attendees in sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinics, and therapy is hampered by rapidly rising levels of resistance to azithromycin and moxifloxacin. In this study, we evaluated, for the first time in Iceland, the prevalence of M. genitalium and azithromycin and moxifloxacin resistance-associated mutations and assessed the diagnostic performance of the CE/in vitro diagnosis (IVD)-marked S-DiaMGTV (Diagenode Diagnostics) versus the U.S. FDA/CE/IVD-approved Aptima MG (AMG; Hologic) for M. genitalium detection. From October 2018 to January 2019, urine and vaginal swabs were provided by male and female attendees at Iceland’s only STI clinic. Specimens were tested with S-DiaMGTV and AMG, and resistance-associated mutations were determined by 23S rRNA gene and parC sequencing. Demographic and clinical data were collected from patient records. M. genitalium prevalence was 9.3% overall; 7.7% (38/491) among male and 10.9% (53/487) among female participants. Azithromycin and moxifloxacin resistance-associated mutations were found in 57.0% (45/79) and 0.0% (0/80) of evaluable specimens, respectively. Sensitivity was 72.5% and 100%, and specificity was 99.9% and 100% for S-DiaMGTV and AMG, respectively. No association was found between M. genitalium and symptoms of urethritis in men. Prevalence rates for M. genitalium and azithromycin resistance-associated genes in Iceland are among the highest reported in Europe. The significantly higher sensitivity of AMG over that of S-DiaMGTV can have important clinical implications. More information is urgently needed to clarify the significance of false-negative results obtained with S-DiaMGTV and other similarly performing widely used real-time PCR methods for diagnosis and management of this sexually transmitted infection.

scholarly journals 961. Prevalence and Macrolide Resistance of Mycoplasma genitalium After Initiation of HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. S29-S29
Author(s):  
Jens Van Praet ◽  
Sanne Steyaert ◽  
Stefaan Vandecasteele ◽  
Barbara Van Den Bergh ◽  
Hilde Mahieu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mycoplasma Genitalium ◽  
Macrolide Resistance ◽  
23S Rrna ◽  
Rrna Gene ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Preexposure Prophylaxis ◽  
23S Rrna Gene ◽  
Resistant Strains ◽  
Taqman Array

Abstract Background Recent evidence shows that patients using HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) have an increased rate of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. The rate of Mycoplasma genitalium infections and the susceptibility of M. genitalium in patients on PrEP have been less well described. Methods We studied all patients who started on PrEP in the AZ Sint-Jan Hospital Bruges from January 6, 2017 to January 4, 2019. Patients were screened for M. genitalium and other bacterial STIs with rectal swabs, pharyngeal swabs, first-voided urine and blood collections at baseline and quarterly intervals after initiating PrEP. TaqMan array card technology was used to detect M. genitalium and determine macrolide-resistance mediating mutations in the region V of the 23S rRNA gene (A2058G, A2059G, A2058C, and others). Patients with an STI were treated based on a national guideline. Proportions were estimated using a Generalized Estimating Equations model with independent correlation structure. Results A total of 136 males and 1 female (median age, 40 years (interquartile range (IQR), 20–79)) were included in the study. All men were gay or bisexual. The median follow-up time was 11.3 months (IQR, 4.7–15.3). In total, 117 patients (85%) used PrEP daily at their last visit. The estimated proportion of patients with M. genitalium at baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months was 7% (95% CI 4–13), 12% (95% CI 7–20), 7% (95% CI 4–15), 6% (3–15), and 6% (2–15). Thirty-two patients (23%) tested at least once positive for M. genitalium during the study period. The estimated percentage of macrolide resistance increased from 40% (95% CI 16–70) at baseline to 71% (95% CI 44–89), 67% (95% CI 27–92), 80% (95% CI 31–97), and 75% (95% CI 24–97) at 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months, respectively. Conclusion After initiation of PrEP, the prevalence of M. genitalium in our cohort at quarterly screening was not increased compared with baseline. However, a nonsignificant trend of an increased percentage of macrolide-resistant strains was observed. Disclosures All Authors: No reported Disclosures.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial resistance in Mycoplasma genitalium sampled from the British general population

2020 ◽  
Vol 96 (6) ◽  
pp. 464-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Pitt ◽  
Magnus Unemo ◽  
Pam Sonnenberg ◽  
Sarah Alexander ◽  
Simon Beddows ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
General Population ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Treatment Guidelines ◽  
Mycoplasma Genitalium ◽  
Macrolide Resistance ◽  
Sample Survey ◽  
23S Rrna ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
Rrna Gene

BackgroundMycoplasma genitalium is a common sexually transmitted infection. Treatment guidelines focus on those with symptoms and sexual contacts, generally with regimens including doxycycline and/or azithromycin as first-line and moxifloxacin as second-line treatment. We investigated the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)-conferring mutations in M. genitalium among the sexually-active British general population.MethodsThe third national survey of sexual attitudes and lifestyles (Natsal-3) is a probability sample survey of 15 162 men and women aged 16–74 years in Britain conducted during 2010–12. Urine test results for M. genitalium were available for 4507 participants aged 16–44 years reporting >1 lifetime sexual partner. In this study, we sequenced regions of the 23S rRNA and parC genes to detect known genotypic determinants for resistance to macrolides and fluoroquinolones respectively.Results94% (66/70) of specimens were re-confirmed as M. genitalium positive, with successful sequencing in 85% (56/66) for 23S rRNA and 92% (61/66) for parC genes. Mutations in 23S rRNA gene (position A2058/A2059) were detected in 16.1% (95%CI: 8.6% to 27.8%) and in parC (encoding ParC D87N/D87Y) in 3.3% (0.9%–11.2%). Macrolide resistance was more likely in participants reporting STI diagnoses (past 5 years) (44.4% (18.9%–73.3%) vs 10.6% (4.6%–22.6%); p=0.029) or sexual health clinic attendance (past year) (43.8% (23.1%–66.8%) vs 5.0% (1.4%–16.5%); p=0.001). All 11 participants with AMR-conferring mutations had attended sexual health clinics (past 5 years), but none reported recent symptoms.ConclusionsThis study highlights challenges in M. genitalium management and control. Macrolide resistance was present in one in six specimens from the general population in 2010–2012, but no participants with AMR M. genitalium reported symptoms. Given anticipated increases in diagnostic testing, new strategies including novel antimicrobials, AMR-guided therapy, and surveillance of AMR and treatment failure are recommended.

scholarly journals Mycoplasma genitalium in Singapore is Associated with Chlamydia trachomatis Infection and Displays High Macrolide and Fluoroquinolone Resistance Rates

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Hart ◽  
Wen Ying Tang ◽  
Siti Aminah Mansoor ◽  
Martin Tze-Wei Chio ◽  
Timothy Sebastian Barkham
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Resistance ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Mycoplasma Genitalium ◽  
Routine Screening ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Fluoroquinolone Resistance ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
Resistance Mutations ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Abstract Background: Mycoplasma genitalium is an emerging sexually transmitted infection, with increasing rates of resistance to fluroquinolones and macrolides, the recommended treatments. Despite this, M. genitalium is not part of routine screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in many countries and the prevalence of infection and patterns of disease remain to be determined in many populations. Such data is of particular importance in light of the reported rise in antibiotic resistance in M. genitalium isolates. Methods : Urine and urethral swab samples were collected from the primary public sexual health clinic in Singapore and tested for C. trachomatis (CT) or N. gonorrhoeae (NG) infection and for the presence of M. genitalium . Antibiotic resistance in M. genitalium strains detected was determined by screening for genomic mutations associated with macrolide and fluroquinolone resistance. Results : We report the results of a study into M. genitalium prevalence at the national sexual health clinic in Singapore. M. genitalium was heavily associated with CT infection (8.1% of cases), but present in only of 2.4% in CT negative cases and not independently linked to NG infection. Furthermore, we found high rates of resistance mutations to both macrolides (25%) and fluoroquinolones (37.5%) with a majority of resistant strains being dual-resistant. Resistance mutations were only found in strains from patients with CT co-infection. Conclusions : Our results support targeted screening of CT positive patients for M. genitalium as a cost-effective strategy to reduce the incidence of M. genitalium in the absence of comprehensive routine screening. The high rate of dual resistance also highlights the need to ensure the availability of alternative antibiotics for the treatment of multi-drug resistant M. genitalium isolates.

scholarly journals Resistance-Guided Antimicrobial Therapy Using Doxycycline–Moxifloxacin and Doxycycline–2.5 g Azithromycin for the Treatment of Mycoplasma genitalium Infection: Efficacy and Tolerability

2019 ◽  
Vol 71 (6) ◽  
pp. 1461-1468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Duygu Durukan ◽  
Tim R H Read ◽  
Gerald Murray ◽  
Michelle Doyle ◽  
Eric P F Chow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
De Novo ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Mycoplasma Genitalium ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Macrolide Resistance ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
European Guidelines ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Guided Therapy

Abstract Background Macrolide resistance in Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) exceeds 50% in many regions, and quinolone resistance is increasing. We recently reported that resistance-guided therapy (RGT) using doxycycline followed by sitafloxacin or 2.5 g azithromycin cured 92% and 95% of macrolide-resistant and macrolide-susceptible infections, respectively. We present data on RGT using doxycycline–moxifloxacin, the regimen recommended in international guidelines, and extend data on the efficacy of doxycycline–2.5 g azithromycin and de novo macrolide resistance. Methods Patients attending Melbourne Sexual Health Centre between 2017 and 2018 with sexually transmitted infection syndromes were treated with doxycycline for 7 days and recalled if MG-positive. Macrolide-susceptible cases received 2.5 g azithromycin (1 g, then 500 mg daily for 3 days), and resistant cases moxifloxacin (400 mg daily, 7 days). Test of cure was recommended 14–28 days post-antimicrobials. Results There were 383 patients (81 females/106 heterosexual males/196 men who have sex with men) included. Microbial cure following doxycycline–azithromycin was 95.4% (95% confidence interval [CI], 89.7–98.0) and doxycycline–moxifloxacin was 92.0% (95% CI, 88.1–94.6). De novo macrolide resistance was detected in 4.6% of cases. Combining doxycycline–azithromycin data with our prior RGT study (n = 186) yielded a pooled cure of 95.7% (95% CI, 91.6–97.8). ParC mutations were present in 22% of macrolide-resistant cases. Conclusions These findings support the inclusion of moxifloxacin in resistance-guided strategies and extend the evidence for 2.5 g azithromycin and presumptive use of doxycycline. These data provide an evidence base for current UK, Australian, and European guidelines for the treatment of MG.

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