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Research progress on risk factors and clinical management of Ureaplasma Species infection in preterm infants

  • By

  • Shanshan Li

  • Jili Zhang

  • Caiyun Miao

  • Linyan Zhu

  • Jiena Shi

  • Qingmei Sun

  • Longhui Shen

  • May 18, 2026

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    Ureaplasma species infections in preterm infants are linked to severe complications like pneumonia, BPD, and sepsis, affecting prognosis.

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    Maternal vaginal colonization with Ureaplasma spp. significantly increases the risk of respiratory tract colonization in preterm infants.

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    High bacterial load of Ureaplasma spp. in mothers correlates with a higher incidence of BPD in their preterm infants.

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    The placenta serves as a transmission route for Ureaplasma spp., with a notable detection rate in placental specimens.

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    Identifying risk factors for Ureaplasma spp. infection is crucial for early intervention and optimizing clinical management in preterm infants.

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Research progress on risk factors and clinical management of Ureaplasma Species infection in preterm infants

  • by Shanshan Li, Jili Zhang, Caiyun Miao, Linyan Zhu, Jiena Shi, Qingmei Sun, Longhui Shen

  • May 18, 2026

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