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[Mycoplasmas and pregnancy. Preliminary study].

C Segonds1, D Francoual, B Assemekang

  • 1Hôpital des Diaconesses, Paris.

Journal De Gynecologie, Obstetrique Et Biologie De La Reproduction
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
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Genital Ureaplasma urealyticum infection in pregnant women increases risks of premature rupture of membranes and preterm labor. Erythromycin treatment may prevent prematurity, but further research is needed.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Context:

  • Genital mycoplasma infections are common in pregnant women.
  • Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis are prevalent genital pathogens.
  • Understanding their impact on pregnancy outcomes is crucial.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the prevalence of genital mycoplasmas in pregnant women.
  • To assess the association between Ureaplasma urealyticum infection and pregnancy outcomes.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of erythromycin treatment and biological markers of infection.

Summary:

  • Ureaplasma urealyticum was found in 65% of 191 pregnant women, often with Mycoplasma hominis.
  • Infection significantly increased the risk of premature rupture of fetal membranes and prematurity.

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  • Erythromycin treatment showed potential in preventing prematurity.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the significant risks associated with Ureaplasma urealyticum during pregnancy.
    • Suggests potential benefits of erythromycin in mitigating specific adverse outcomes.
    • Underscores the need for larger randomized trials to confirm findings and guide clinical practice.