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Surgical infections with Mycoplasma: a brief review
1University Hospital of Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet, Department of Vascular Surgery, Denmark.
Abstract:
Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum are common inhabitants of the human genital tract. Evidence for an aetiological role in pyelonephritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, post-abortion and post-partum fever has been presented. There are sporadic reports of Mycoplasma causing serious extragenital infection such as septicemia, septic arthritis, neonatal meningitis and encephalitis. We review 38 cases of surgical infections with Mycoplasma.
Insights
Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum can cause serious surgical infections beyond the genital tract. This review highlights 38 cases of extragenital Mycoplasma infections, emphasizing their potential severity.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Infections
Background:
- Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum are common in the human genital tract.
- These bacteria have been implicated in various genitourinary and obstetric infections.
- Sporadic cases link Mycoplasma to severe extragenital infections.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and analyze cases of surgical infections caused by Mycoplasma.
- To understand the spectrum and severity of extragenital Mycoplasma infections.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of reported Mycoplasma surgical infections.
- Analysis of 38 documented cases.
Main Results:
- Mycoplasma can cause serious extragenital infections, including septicemia, septic arthritis, and neonatal meningitis.
- A review of 38 cases demonstrates the potential for severe surgical manifestations.
Conclusions:
- Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum are significant pathogens in surgical infections.
- Clinicians should consider Mycoplasma in the differential diagnosis of severe infections, particularly in susceptible populations.