Chorioamnionitis is a common complication of pregnancy associated with significant
maternal, perinatal, and long-term adverse outcomes. Adverse maternal outcomes include …

The recent sequencing of the entire genomes of Mycoplasma genitalium and M.
pneumoniae has attracted considerable attention to the molecular biology of mycoplasmas …

The world's preterm birth rate continues to increase. In 2006, preterm births accounted for
12.8% of live births in the United States. Only about half the cases of prematurity result from …

The genital mycoplasmas represent a complex and unique group of microorganisms that
have been associated with a wide array of infectious diseases in adults and infants. The lack …

Intra-amniotic infection and inflammation are major causes of preterm birth (PTB). However,
intra-amniotic inflammation is often detected in the absence of infection. This may partly be …

Background We know very little about the microbiota inhabiting the upper female
reproductive tract and how it impacts on fertility. Aims This pilot study aimed to examine the …

It has long been assumed that establishment of the fetal microbiome commences with the
birthing process. However, recent studies have found bacterial DNA in umbilical cord blood …

OBJECTIVE: This study was undertaken to evaluate the frequency of umbilical cord blood
infections with Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis in preterm 23-to 32-week …

The human Ureaplasma species are the most frequently isolated microorganisms from the
amniotic fluid and placentae of women who deliver preterm and are also associated with …

The comparison of the genomes of two very closely related human mucosal pathogens,
Mycoplasma genitalium and Mycoplasma pneumoniae, has helped define the essential …