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Accordingly, a significant association was shown between\n M. genitalium<\/jats:italic>\n and\n C. trachomatis<\/jats:italic>\n (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.01), but also between\n M. genitalium<\/jats:italic>\n and\n Mycoplasma hominis<\/jats:italic>\n infection (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.01).\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n \n Based on the results, routine screening is recommended only for women with one or more identified risk factors. 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