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 …

Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide, and the
human Ureaplasma species are most frequently isolated from the amniotic fluid and …

Background More than 500 000 neonatal deaths per year result from possible serious
bacterial infections (pSBIs), but the causes are largely unknown. We investigated the …

Background Systematic reviews have reported conflicting evidence on whether macrolide
antibiotics reduce rates of chronic lung disease of prematurity (CLD) in at-risk preterm …

Objectives Clinical chorioamnionitis at term is considered the most common infection-related
diagnosis in labor and delivery units worldwide. The syndrome affects 5–12% of all term …

There is growing global concern regarding the rise of antibiotic-resistant organisms. Many of
these reports have focused on various Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens, with …

Abstract Objectives As information on Ureaplasma spp. and Mycoplasma hominis resistance
is currently limited, the aim of this study was to investigate the susceptibility of Ureaplasma …

Ureaplasma spp. are a genus of bacteria for which two human-associated species exist:
Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum. Their definition as a pathogen in the …

The human vagina harbor a rich microbiota. The optimal state is dominated by lactobacilli
that help to maintain health and prevent various diseases. However, the microbiota may …

Background The emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains of genital pathogens,
notably Mycoplasma genitalium and Ureaplasma spp., constitutes a significant global threat …