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New STD eclipses gonorrhea
Mycoplasma genitalium "can cause inflammation of the urethra (the urinary passage from the bladder), in men, and inflammation of the cervix and the lining of the uterus in women, possibly leading to infertility. However, it seems many cases of the infection are symptom-free."

Also, "the prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium infection was 11 times higher among individuals living with a sexual partner, seven times higher among blacks and four times higher among those who use condoms during sex."

So would that mean that I'm 15 times more likely to have this (living with sexual partner + using condoms)?

Most people think that condoms will protect you from STDs, yet this article could be read to imply that condom users at four times more likely to get this particular STD than their non-condom-using peers. Despite this fact, the article doesn't explain how one might end up with this particular STD that, while many people may not display symptoms, could affect something as important as fertility. Wikipedia says that it's spread through unprotected sexual contact.

I am so confused. And a little irritated at MSNBC for leaving so many holes in their article.