Scientists identify new STD that could affect hundreds of thousands of adults - and it often has NO symptoms
Hundreds of thousands of people could unwittingly be carrying a newly-identified sexually transmitted infection, scientists warned today.
New research has revealed that an infection called Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) - first identifed more than 30 years ago - is transferred through sexual contact.
It is now estimated that one per cent of the British population aged 16-44 is infected - with many unaware as the condition rarely causes symptoms.
People who have more sexual partners, do not use condoms and live in deprived areas are most likely to test positive.
An infection called Mycoplasma genitalium (pictured) - first identifed more than 30 years ago - is transferred through sexual contact - and affects one per cent of the population, scientists warned today
In particular, the researchers believe more than 90 per cent of cases in men - and more than 66 per cent of women - are in people aged 25-44 years.
These people are less likely to be diagnosed as they are not included in the STI prevention measures currently aimed at young people in Britain, the researchers add.
The long-term effects of MG are still unclear - but research has shown it can cause inflammation of the urethra and/or cervix, pelvic inflammatory disease and possibly female infertility.
The warning comes after scientists analysed 4,500 from Britain's third National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles.
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Apple boss: Next generation of children 'will not know what money is'
Tim Cook, chief executive of Apple, makes bold prediction about the death of cash as he promotes Apple Pay alternative
The next generation of children born in Britain "will not know what money is", the boss of Apple has predicted.
Your kids will not know what money is
Tim Cook, Apple CEO, to university students
Tim Cook, the chief executive of technology giant, forecast the death of cash by the time current university students have a family.
Cash is still used for more than half of payments by consumers, according to Payments UK, the industry body, but its popularity is falling as people switch to cards and smartphone apps such as Apple Pay and Google Wallet.
Apple chief executive Tim Cook at Trinity College in Dublin Photo: Niall Carson/PAAnswering questions from students at Trinity College Dublin, Mr Cook said: "Your kids will not know what money is."
In an outspoken address, he also vowed to deepen his fight against the so-called snooper's charter. Mr Cook reiterated comments made to The Telegraph this week, stating that his company was commitment to full protection of customers' data from hackers.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/shopping-and-consumer-news/11989595/Apple-boss-Next-generation-of-children-will-not-know-what-money-is.html
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