Abstract
Genital mycoplasmas are involved in many obstetrical complications. Preterm birth and preterm labor represent major factors that contribute to perinatal mortality and morbidity. Mycoplasma hominis has an important role in this problem, in association with bacterial vaginosis. Ureaplasmas, by citokine and inflammation production, must also be taken into account. Mycoplasma genitalium has a potential pathogenic role and should be treated in case of detection. There has been a lot of evidence regarding the role of M. hominis in postpartum and postabortum sepsis and on the role of ureaplasmas in chronic pulmonary disease and death of the very-low-birth-weight fetuses. The role of genital mycoplasmas in obstetrical complications is amplified by the presence or absence of bacterial vaginosis, an association that requires further research studies.
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