Keywords
Pregnant women
Mycoplasma genitalium
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Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of M. genitalium infection among pregnant women attending in a Primary Health Unit (PHU) in the city of Manaus. and assess the patients' epidemiological profile. Methods: This was a prevalence study involving 242 pregnant women, using RT-PCR testing for STIs in vaginal secretions. Epidemiological data were collected from medical records of patients previously selected to participate in a pilot project aimed at expanding STI testing during prenatal care, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the municipal health department. Results: M. genitalium was detected in 7.9% of the pregnant women, with higher prevalence observed in young, single women with a history of injectable and non-injectable drug use, and co-infection with syphilis. Obstetric variable analysis did not show a significant association with the infection, although prevalence was higher in the third trimester of pregnancy. Conclusion: M. genitalium is often asymptomatic, with higher prevalence in at-risk groups, highlighting the importance of targeted screening and prevention strategies to prevent obstetric and neonatal complications. Furthermore, future research is needed to identify more effective treatments.
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