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* There is no significant association between ureaplasma colonization of the lower genital tract and symptomatic urogenital infection in females.<ref name="pmid25717022">{{cite journal| author=Marovt M, Keše D, Kotar T, Kmet N, Miljković J, Šoba B et al.| title=Ureaplasma parvum and Ureaplasma urealyticum detected with the same frequency among women with and without symptoms of urogenital tract infection. | journal=Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis | year= 2015 | volume= 34 | issue= 6 | pages= 1237-45 | pmid=25717022 | doi=10.1007/s10096-015-2351-8 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=25717022  }} </ref>
* There is no significant association between ureaplasma colonization of the lower genital tract and symptomatic urogenital infection in females.<ref name="pmid25717022">{{cite journal| author=Marovt M, Keše D, Kotar T, Kmet N, Miljković J, Šoba B et al.| title=Ureaplasma parvum and Ureaplasma urealyticum detected with the same frequency among women with and without symptoms of urogenital tract infection. | journal=Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis | year= 2015 | volume= 34 | issue= 6 | pages= 1237-45 | pmid=25717022 | doi=10.1007/s10096-015-2351-8 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=25717022  }} </ref>
* The detection of ''Ureaplasma urealyticum'' and ''U. parvum'' in fluid samples obtained from the [[pouch of Douglas]] in 60% of women with lower urogenital tract ureaplasma colonization confirms the fact that asymptomatic infection of the upper genital tract can occur in women following direct ascent of these organisms from the [[cervix]] and [[vagina]] to the sterile upper reproductive tract.<ref name="pmid24318169">{{cite journal| author=Kasprzykowska U, Elias J, Elias M, Mączyńska B, Sobieszczańska BM| title=Colonization of the lower urogenital tract with Ureaplasma parvum can cause asymptomatic infection of the upper reproductive system in women: a preliminary study. | journal=Arch Gynecol Obstet | year= 2014 | volume= 289 | issue= 5 | pages= 1129-34 | pmid=24318169 | doi=10.1007/s00404-013-3102-7 | pmc=3984420 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=24318169  }} </ref>
* The detection of ''Ureaplasma urealyticum'' and ''U. parvum'' in fluid samples obtained from the [[pouch of Douglas]] in 60% of women with lower urogenital tract ureaplasma colonization confirms the fact that asymptomatic infection of the upper genital tract can occur in women following direct ascent of these organisms from the [[cervix]] and [[vagina]] to the sterile upper reproductive tract.<ref name="pmid24318169">{{cite journal| author=Kasprzykowska U, Elias J, Elias M, Mączyńska B, Sobieszczańska BM| title=Colonization of the lower urogenital tract with Ureaplasma parvum can cause asymptomatic infection of the upper reproductive system in women: a preliminary study. | journal=Arch Gynecol Obstet | year= 2014 | volume= 289 | issue= 5 | pages= 1129-34 | pmid=24318169 | doi=10.1007/s00404-013-3102-7 | pmc=3984420 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=24318169  }} </ref>
* ''Ureaplasma urealyticum'' has been detected in men with [[nongonococcal urethritis]], and also in those without [[nongonococcal urethritis]].<ref name="pmid11939406">{{cite journal| author=Povlsen K, Bjørnelius E, Lidbrink P, Lind I| title=Relationship of Ureaplasma urealyticum biovar 2 to nongonococcal urethritis. | journal=Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis | year= 2002 | volume= 21 | issue= 2 | pages= 97-101 | pmid=11939406 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=11939406  }} </ref> Some studies conducted in men show there is an association between ''Ureaplasma urealyticum'' and [[nongonococcal urethritis]].<ref name="pmid11939406">{{cite journal| author=Povlsen K, Bjørnelius E, Lidbrink P, Lind I| title=Relationship of Ureaplasma urealyticum biovar 2 to nongonococcal urethritis. | journal=Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis | year= 2002 | volume= 21 | issue= 2 | pages= 97-101 | pmid=11939406 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=11939406  }} </ref><ref name="pmid15076934">{{cite journal| author=Deguchi T, Yoshida T, Miyazawa T, Yasuda M, Tamaki M, Ishiko H et al.| title=Association of Ureaplasma urealyticum (biovar 2) with nongonococcal urethritis. | journal=Sex Transm Dis | year= 2004 | volume= 31 | issue= 3 | pages= 192-5 | pmid=15076934 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=15076934  }} </ref><ref name="pmid15379939">{{cite journal| author=Maeda S, Deguchi T, Ishiko H, Matsumoto T, Naito S, Kumon H et al.| title=Detection of Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma parvum (biovar 1) and Ureaplasma urealyticum (biovar 2) in patients with non-gonococcal urethritis using polymerase chain reaction-microtiter plate hybridization. | journal=Int J Urol | year= 2004 | volume= 11 | issue= 9 | pages= 750-4 | pmid=15379939 | doi=10.1111/j.1442-2042.2004.00887.x | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=15379939  }} </ref> Ureaplasma colonization of the genital tract is common after puberty and it is directly related to sexual activity, however, the pathogenic role of ''Ureaplasma urealyticum'' in [[nongonococcal urethritis]] is still not clear.<ref name="pmid20498103">{{cite journal| author=Couldwell DL, Gidding HF, Freedman EV, McKechnie ML, Biggs K, Sintchenko V et al.| title=Ureaplasma urealyticum is significantly associated with non-gonococcal urethritis in heterosexual Sydney men. | journal=Int J STD AIDS | year= 2010 | volume= 21 | issue= 5 | pages= 337-41 | pmid=20498103 | doi=10.1258/ijsa.2009.009499 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20498103  }} </ref><ref name="pmid24047884">{{cite journal| author=Shimada Y, Ito S, Mizutani K, Sugawara T, Seike K, Tsuchiya T et al.| title=Bacterial loads of Ureaplasma urealyticum contribute to development of urethritis in men. | journal=Int J STD AIDS | year= 2014 | volume= 25 | issue= 4 | pages= 294-8 | pmid=24047884 | doi=10.1177/0956462413504556 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=24047884  }} </ref>
* ''Ureaplasma urealyticum'' has been detected in men with [[nongonococcal urethritis]], and also in those without [[nongonococcal urethritis]].<ref name="pmid11939406">{{cite journal| author=Povlsen K, Bjørnelius E, Lidbrink P, Lind I| title=Relationship of Ureaplasma urealyticum biovar 2 to nongonococcal urethritis. | journal=Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis | year= 2002 | volume= 21 | issue= 2 | pages= 97-101 | pmid=11939406 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=11939406  }} </ref> Some studies conducted in men show there is an association between ''Ureaplasma urealyticum'' and [[nongonococcal urethritis]].<ref name="pmid11939406">{{cite journal| author=Povlsen K, Bjørnelius E, Lidbrink P, Lind I| title=Relationship of Ureaplasma urealyticum biovar 2 to nongonococcal urethritis. | journal=Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis | year= 2002 | volume= 21 | issue= 2 | pages= 97-101 | pmid=11939406 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=11939406  }} </ref><ref name="pmid15076934">{{cite journal| author=Deguchi T, Yoshida T, Miyazawa T, Yasuda M, Tamaki M, Ishiko H et al.| title=Association of Ureaplasma urealyticum (biovar 2) with nongonococcal urethritis. | journal=Sex Transm Dis | year= 2004 | volume= 31 | issue= 3 | pages= 192-5 | pmid=15076934 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=15076934  }} </ref><ref name="pmid15379939">{{cite journal| author=Maeda S, Deguchi T, Ishiko H, Matsumoto T, Naito S, Kumon H et al.| title=Detection of Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma parvum (biovar 1) and Ureaplasma urealyticum (biovar 2) in patients with non-gonococcal urethritis using polymerase chain reaction-microtiter plate hybridization. | journal=Int J Urol | year= 2004 | volume= 11 | issue= 9 | pages= 750-4 | pmid=15379939 | doi=10.1111/j.1442-2042.2004.00887.x | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=15379939  }} </ref> Ureaplasma colonization of the genital tract is common after puberty and it is directly related to sexual activity, however, the pathogenic role of ''Ureaplasma urealyticum'' in [[nongonococcal urethritis]] is still not clear.<ref name="pmid20498103">{{cite journal| author=Couldwell DL, Gidding HF, Freedman EV, McKechnie ML, Biggs K, Sintchenko V et al.| title=Ureaplasma urealyticum is significantly associated with non-gonococcal urethritis in heterosexual Sydney men. | journal=Int J STD AIDS | year= 2010 | volume= 21 | issue= 5 | pages= 337-41 | pmid=20498103 | doi=10.1258/ijsa.2009.009499 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20498103  }} </ref><ref name="pmid24047884">{{cite journal| author=Shimada Y, Ito S, Mizutani K, Sugawara T, Seike K, Tsuchiya T et al.| title=Bacterial loads of Ureaplasma urealyticum contribute to development of urethritis in men. | journal=Int J STD AIDS | year= 2014 | volume= 25 | issue= 4 | pages= 294-8 | pmid=24047884 | doi=10.1177/0956462413504556 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=24047884 }} </ref><ref name="pmid27000449">{{cite journal| author=Esen B, Gozalan A, Sevindi DF, Demirbas A, Onde U, Erkayran U et al.| title=Ureaplasma urealyticum: Presence among Sexually Transmitted Diseases. | journal=Jpn J Infect Dis | year= 2017 | volume= 70 | issue= 1 | pages= 75-79 | pmid=27000449 | doi=10.7883/yoken.JJID.2015.258 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=27000449 }} </ref>  
* Men with higher bacterial load of ''U. urealyticum'' (≥5 x 10<sup>3</sup>) in first-void urine were found to have higher [[leukocyte]] counts (in their first-void urine sample)  and symptomatic [[urethritis]], suggesting there could be a positive correlation between the bacteria load of ''U. urealyticum'' and the development of inflammatory responses to the organism.<ref name="pmid24047884">{{cite journal| author=Shimada Y, Ito S, Mizutani K, Sugawara T, Seike K, Tsuchiya T et al.| title=Bacterial loads of Ureaplasma urealyticum contribute to development of urethritis in men. | journal=Int J STD AIDS | year= 2014 | volume= 25 | issue= 4 | pages= 294-8 | pmid=24047884 | doi=10.1177/0956462413504556 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=24047884  }} </ref>
* Men with higher bacterial load of ''U. urealyticum'' (≥5 x 10<sup>3</sup>) in first-void urine were found to have higher [[leukocyte]] counts (in their first-void urine sample)  and symptomatic [[urethritis]], suggesting there could be a positive correlation between the bacteria load of ''U. urealyticum'' and the development of inflammatory responses to the organism.<ref name="pmid24047884">{{cite journal| author=Shimada Y, Ito S, Mizutani K, Sugawara T, Seike K, Tsuchiya T et al.| title=Bacterial loads of Ureaplasma urealyticum contribute to development of urethritis in men. | journal=Int J STD AIDS | year= 2014 | volume= 25 | issue= 4 | pages= 294-8 | pmid=24047884 | doi=10.1177/0956462413504556 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=24047884  }} </ref>


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Ureaplasma urealyticum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Bacteria
Division: Firmicutes
Class: Mollicutes
Order: Mycoplasmatales
Family: Mycoplasmataceae
Genus: Ureaplasma
Species: U. urealyticum
Binomial name
Ureaplasma urealyticum
Shepard et al., 1974

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Fatimo Biobaku M.B.B.S [2]

Synonyms and Keywords: Ureaplasma parvum, U.urealyticum biovar 1, U.urealyticum biovar 2, T-strain Mycoplasma, Ureaplasmal pneumonia


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Overview

Historical Perspective

T-strain mycoplasma (now known as Ureaplasma urealyticum) was first discovered in the human urogenital tract in 1954 by Shepard et al.[1][2] In 1974, this tiny (T)-strain mycoplasma was renamed Ureaplasma urealyticum.[2][1] U. urealyticum was further subdivided into two biotypes; biovar 1 and biovar 2. Ureaplasma urealyticum biovar 1 was later designated as a separate specie called U. parvum following phylogenetic analysis done in 1999, but the biovar 2 strain retained its designation as U. urealyticum.[1] Investigations carried out in the mid 1970's by Tafari et al. described the isolation of Ureaplasma urealyticum from the lungs of stillborn infants with pneumonitis, and it is one of the earliest investigations that suggested the possible pathogenic role of U. urealyticum in neonatal disease.[3] Waites et al. reported the first case of suspected neonatal ureaplasmal pneumonia with sepsis and persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn in the 1980's.[4] Several case reports are now available in the literature documenting the isolation of Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum in fetal lung tissue, cord blood, pulmonary secretions, pleural fluid, lung tissue, and blood stream of neonates with pneumonia.[3]

Pathophysiology

Pathogenesis

The role of Ureaplasma infection in preterm delivery

  • Ureaplasma species are considered to be of low virulence, and 40-80% of healthy women have ureaplasma species (U. urealyticum and U. parvum) in their genital tract.[5][6][3][7]
  • Controversial evidence exists supporting the association between genital colonization with ureaplasma species and complications of pregnancy such as preterm delivery.[8]
  • Lactobacilli help maintain the vaginal acidity, preventing the invasion of bacteria. However, the urease activity of ureaplasma species such as U. urealyticum increases the pH of the vagina via the hydrolysis of urea into carbon dioxide and ammonia. This increases the susceptibility to mixed infection with other pathogenic bacteria.[8]
  • These pathogens induce the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1, TNF-α, IL-6, and chemokines such as IL-8, leading to the recruitment of leukocytes and production of prostaglandins. Uterine stimulation by prostaglandins result in preterm delivery.[8]
  • Ureaplasmal lipoprotein also induce apoptosis, and it is possible that the apoptotic cells sustain genital tract inflammation which promote preterm delivery.[8]
  • Studies have also shown a higher rate of vaginal colonization with ureaplasma species in women with preterm deliveries compared to those with full-term deliveries.[8]

Neonatal infection and the role of Ureaplasma species

  • Ureaplasma urealyticum and U. parvum are the most common organisms isolated from infected amniotic fluid and placenta, suggesting the potential role of ureaplasma species in the development of disseminated neonatal infection.[9][6][3][7]
  • The infection is commonly acquired via vertical transmission by three main mechanisms:[3]
  1. Maternal placental infection with umbilical vessels involvement result in the hematogenous dissemination of infection in the neonate.
  2. Passage of the organism into the fetal lung via an infected amniotic fluid.
  3. Perinatal acquisition of infection following passage of the baby through an infected maternal birth canal.
  • Pneumonitis, bacteremia, or meningitis can occur following stimulation of host inflammatory responses by the organism.[7][3]
  • Preterm neonates are most commonly affected, and very low birth weight (VLBW) infants have been noted to have invasive Ureaplasma infection.[7] Preterm infants weighing <5.5 pounds are nearly four times more likely to develop systemic infection compared to full term infants weighing above 5.5 pounds.
  • It has been suggested that severe Ureaplasma infection in VLBW infants may contribute to the development of severe intraventricular hemorrhage.[7]
  • There may also be an association between necrotising enterocolitis and Ureaplasma colonization in preterm neonates.[6]

Colonization with Ureaplasma species and its association with urogenital infections in adults

  • There is no significant association between ureaplasma colonization of the lower genital tract and symptomatic urogenital infection in females.[10]
  • The detection of Ureaplasma urealyticum and U. parvum in fluid samples obtained from the pouch of Douglas in 60% of women with lower urogenital tract ureaplasma colonization confirms the fact that asymptomatic infection of the upper genital tract can occur in women following direct ascent of these organisms from the cervix and vagina to the sterile upper reproductive tract.[11]
  • Ureaplasma urealyticum has been detected in men with nongonococcal urethritis, and also in those without nongonococcal urethritis.[12] Some studies conducted in men show there is an association between Ureaplasma urealyticum and nongonococcal urethritis.[12][1][13] Ureaplasma colonization of the genital tract is common after puberty and it is directly related to sexual activity, however, the pathogenic role of Ureaplasma urealyticum in nongonococcal urethritis is still not clear.[14][2][15]
  • Men with higher bacterial load of U. urealyticum (≥5 x 103) in first-void urine were found to have higher leukocyte counts (in their first-void urine sample) and symptomatic urethritis, suggesting there could be a positive correlation between the bacteria load of U. urealyticum and the development of inflammatory responses to the organism.[2]

Epidemiology and Demographics

Prevalence

Ureaplasma species are commensal organisms in the female genital tract, colonizing 40-80% of the genital tract of healthy women.[3] [5][6][7] The prevalence of vaginal colonization with U. urealyticum in pregnant women is 29-42%.[16] Ureaplasma species are the most common pathogen identified in VLBW infants.[7] Ureaplasma colonization of the respiratory tract is more common in preterm VLBW infants compared to term infants.[17][18] 20-45% of VLBW infants have Ureaplasma colonization of the respiratory tract.[5] The incidence of Ureaplasma species in cord blood cultures of VLBW neonates was found to be 17%.[9] Ureaplasma species have also been shown to invade the bloodstream and cross the blood–brain barrier in 23% of VLBW infants in another study.[7] The prevalence of Ureaplasma positive CSF culture from preterm infants investigated for suspected meningitis was 8%.[19]

Age

Colonization with ureaplasma species can be seen in both the pediatric and adult population. Genital tract of adult men and women are the main reservoirs of Ureaplasma species.[5][1] However, symptomatic ureaplasma infection is seen more often in preterm neonates.[7] Colonization of neonates with U. urealyticum increases with decreasing gestational age and birth weight.[20]

Gender

There is no known gender predilection for Ureaplasma infection.

Race

There is no racial predilection for Ureaplasma colonization.[21] A previous study conducted in the United States in the 1980's in 13,747 women of low socioeconomic status from four different ethnic groups revealed that women of black ethnicity were more likely to have genital tract colonization with potentially pathogenic organisms such as U. urealyticum [22]

Risk Factors

Risk factors for Ureaplasma infection in infants include the following:[3][5][7][8][23][24]

Neonatal factors

Maternal factors

Risk factors for Ureaplasma colonization/infection in adult men and women:[10][12][13][14][25][26]

Screening

There are no screening guidelines for Ureaplasma infection.

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

Natural History

The genital tract of adult men and women serve as the main reservoirs for Ureaplasma species.[1][5] Colonization with Ureaplasma species has been documented in sick as well as healthy infants.[3]

Complications

Infection with Ureaplasma species has been associated with the following complications:

Pregnancy complications[8][16][23][27]

Fetal/neonatal complications[3][4][5][6][7][18][19][20][28][29][30]

Common

Uncommon

Complications in adult men and women[1][2][11][12][13][14][26][31][32][15][33]

Prognosis

Polymicrobial infection of the amniotic fluid with Ureaplasma species and other bacteria is associated with poor perinatal prognosis in preterm labor.[34] Despite macrolide antibiotic treatment, there is a significant association between U. urealyticum infection and pulmonary morbidity and mild cerebral impairment in preterm infants.[5]

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms[3][4][8][12]

  • It is important to take a history of the underlying risk factors.
  • The affected part of the body would determine the presenting symptom:
  1. Nongonococcal urethritis can present with dysuria and urethral discharge. It can also be asymptomatic.
  2. Ureaplasma pneumonia presents with symptoms similar to other bacterial pneumonia such as fever, labored breathing, etc.

Physical Examination

There is no physical examination finding that is specific or pathognomonic for Ureaplasma infection, and a laboratory diagnosis is required.

Laboratory findings[3][4][5][6][34][35][36]

Ureaplasma species are diagnosed based on culture results and/or PCR.

Microscopy

Culture method: Ureaplasma species have been cultured from different sites of the body of infants such as the blood, CSF, nasopharynx, endotracheal secretions, gastric aspirates, pleural fluid, lung and brain tissue. Ureaplasma species are also the most common organism isolated from infected amniotic fluid and placenta. Culture from sites such as the urogenital tract, rectum, and joint aspirate, has been documented. Conventional bacteriologic culture methods cannot identify these species and special culture for Mycoplasma is often used.

Molecular-based test

PCR-based method: This is a rapid and more sensitive technique for detection of Ureaplasma species compared to microbial culture method.

Treatment

Prevention

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Deguchi T, Yoshida T, Miyazawa T, Yasuda M, Tamaki M, Ishiko H; et al. (2004). "Association of Ureaplasma urealyticum (biovar 2) with nongonococcal urethritis". Sex Transm Dis. 31 (3): 192–5. PMID 15076934.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Shimada Y, Ito S, Mizutani K, Sugawara T, Seike K, Tsuchiya T; et al. (2014). "Bacterial loads of Ureaplasma urealyticum contribute to development of urethritis in men". Int J STD AIDS. 25 (4): 294–8. doi:10.1177/0956462413504556. PMID 24047884.
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 Waites KB, Crouse DT, Cassell GH (1993). "Systemic neonatal infection due to Ureaplasma urealyticum". Clin Infect Dis. 17 Suppl 1: S131–5. PMID 8399903.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Waites KB, Crouse DT, Philips JB, Canupp KC, Cassell GH (1989). "Ureaplasmal pneumonia and sepsis associated with persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn". Pediatrics. 83 (1): 79–85. PMID 2909979.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 Resch B, Gutmann C, Reiterer F, Luxner J, Urlesberger B (2016). "Neonatal Ureaplasma urealyticum colonization increases pulmonary and cerebral morbidity despite treatment with macrolide antibiotics". Infection. 44 (3): 323–7. doi:10.1007/s15010-015-0858-7. PMID 26518581.
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