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 …

This article reviews the role of infection in spontaneous premature parturition, the pathways
of ascending intrauterine infection, microbiology, and the frequency of intra-amniotic …

To examine the association between colonization by two newly classified species of genital
ureaplasmas (Ureaplasma parvum and U. urealyticum) in early pregnancy and subsequent …

As more original molecular protocols and subsequent modifications are described in the
literature, it has become difficult for those not directly involved in the development of these …

Background: Controversy exists over whether or not Ureaplasma colonization or infection of
the respiratory tract contributes to the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) …

Background: Previous meta-analyses have reported a significant association between
pulmonary colonization with Ureaplasma and development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia …

Ureaplasma spp. are the most frequently isolated microorganisms inside the amniotic cavity
and have been associated with spontaneous abortion, chorioamnionitis, premature rupture …

The contribution of Ureaplasma respiratory tract colonization to the pathogenesis of
bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants has been debated for over 20 y. We review …

Mycoplasma hominis was isolated from a Bartholin's gland abscess 70 years ago, and
ureaplasmas were isolated from the genital tract about 20 years later. Subsequently, reports …

Ureaplasma is an organism with low virulence and is a commensal of the lower genito-
urinary tract in females. From here, it can gain entry in the amniotic fluid to cause …