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Neonatal Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma Infections

Alison Chu, Annabelle de St Maurice, Myung S Sim

    Pediatric Annals
    |July 17, 2020
    PubMed

    Insights

    Mycoplasma species can cause preterm birth complications. Antibiotic treatment may eradicate ureaplasma but its effectiveness in preventing major preterm infant morbidities like bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) requires further investigation.

    Area of Science:

    • Neonatal Medicine
    • Microbiology
    • Obstetrics

    Background:

    • Mycoplasma species are common in the urogenital tract and linked to preterm birth.
    • Vertical transmission to neonates may cause colonization or infection.
    • Association between Mycoplasma spp. and neonatal comorbidities, particularly bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), is noted.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review animal and clinical data on ureaplasma-related complications.
    • To examine the effectiveness of treatment strategies for Mycoplasma spp. in preterm infants.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing animal and clinical studies.
    • Analysis of data on Mycoplasma spp. isolation and associated outcomes.
    • Evaluation of antibiotic treatment efficacy.

    Main Results:

    • Mycoplasma spp. are frequently isolated from mothers delivering prematurely and their infants.
    • The role of Mycoplasma spp. in neonatal infection versus colonization is not fully elucidated.
    • Antibiotic eradication of ureaplasma is possible, but its impact on reducing major neonatal morbidities like BPD remains unclear.

    Conclusions:

    • Mycoplasma spp. are implicated in adverse maternal-fetal outcomes and neonatal complications.
    • Further research is needed to clarify the impact of Mycoplasma spp. on neonatal health and the efficacy of treatments in preventing long-term morbidities.

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