Erratum to: Colonization of the lower urogenital tract with Ureaplasma parvum can cause asymptomatic infection of the upper reproductive system in women: a preliminary study

Kasprzykowska, Urszula; Elias, Joanna; Elias, Marek; Mączyńska, Beata; Sobieszczańska, Beata

doi:10.1007/s00404-013-3140-1

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“…are (in most instances) considered to be commensals within the lower genital tract, these microorganisms are capable of causing ascending asymptomatic infections of the upper genital tract. A recent study of fertile and infertile women undergoing diagnostic laparoscopy (who had no symptoms of genital tract infection) demonstrated that lower genital tract Ureaplasma colonization can lead to asymptomatic infection of the pouch of Douglas (191). Furthermore, Ureaplasma spp.…”

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The Human Ureaplasma Species as Causative Agents of Chorioamnionitis

et al. 2017

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SUMMARY 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 spontaneous abortions or miscarriages, neonatal respiratory diseases, and chorioamnionitis. Despite the fact that these microorganisms have been habitually found within placentae of pregnancies with chorioamnionitis, the role of Ureaplasma species as a causative agent has not been satisfactorily explained. There is also controversy surrounding their role in disease, particularly as not all women infected with Ureaplasma spp. develop chorioamnionitis. In this review, we provide evidence that Ureaplasma spp. are associated with diseases of pregnancy and discuss recent findings which demonstrate that Ureaplasma spp. are associated with chorioamnionitis, regardless of gestational age at the time of delivery. Here, we also discuss the proposed major virulence factors of Ureaplasma spp., with a focus on the multiple-banded antigen (MBA), which may facilitate modulation/alteration of the host immune response and potentially explain why only subpopulations of infected women experience adverse pregnancy outcomes. The information presented within this review confirms that Ureaplasma spp. are not simply “innocent bystanders” in disease and highlights that these microorganisms are an often underestimated pathogen of pregnancy.

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The Human Ureaplasma Species as Causative Agents of Chorioamnionitis

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“…Kasprzykowska et al [15] found that colonization of the lower urogenital tract with U. parvum can cause asymptomatic infection of the upper reproductive system. Kasper et al [16] found that the increased amount of U. parvum was significantly linked to histological chorioamnionitis, PROM together with preterm labor, early-onset sepsis, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia.…”

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Urogenital Mycoplasmosis and Pregnancy

Põder¹,

Haldre²

2016

J Antimicrob Agents

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Urogenital mycoplasmas Ureaplasma urealyticum, Ureaplasma parvum and Mycoplasma hominis have long been considered commensals of human urogenital microflora. Several studies have recently clarified whether these bacteria could cause or be associated with various obstetric complications. Epidemiologic studies have found high prevalence of Ureaplasma spp. and M. hominis among otherwise healthy population. On the other hand, U. urealyticum, U. parvum and M. hominis have increasingly been linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes such as spontaneous pre-term labor, pre-term premature rupture of fetal membranes, miscarriage, stillbirth and low birth weight. However, no convincing causal relationship has been shown. Studies have shown that antibiotics resistance is on the rise and differs considerably by regions. Screening of asymptomatic patients for M. hominis, U. urealyticum and U. parvum is currently still not indicated.

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“…Nevertheless, the isolation of U. parvum from subjects with genitourinary tract infections as well as findings of studies on laboratory animals seem to confirm the pathogenicity of the species (4).…”

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“…This new classification has been followed by a lot of studies aimed to evaluate the importance of U. parvum in urogenital tract infections (2,4,8).…”

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Prevalence of Ureaplasma parvum in the area of Prato, Italy

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In this study, the prevalence of Ureaplasma parvum in the area of Prato (Italy) was investigated. Samples from 1197 consecutive patients were analyzed. Our results showed that the prevalence of U. parvum was 33.6%, with a higher percentage in females than in males (40.6% vs 9%). In addition, the prevalence of U. parvum was significantly lower in older patients.

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Erratum to: Colonization of the lower urogenital tract with Ureaplasma parvum can cause asymptomatic infection of the upper reproductive system in women: a preliminary study

Cited by 28 publications

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The Human Ureaplasma Species as Causative Agents of Chorioamnionitis

The Human Ureaplasma Species as Causative Agents of Chorioamnionitis

Urogenital Mycoplasmosis and Pregnancy

Prevalence of Ureaplasma parvum in the area of Prato, Italy

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