Mollicute infections in neonates

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2009 Mar;28(3):248-50. doi: 10.1097/INF.0b013e31818ddc01.

Abstract

Mollicutes can cause a wide spectrum of disease, especially in neonates. To better define their disease spectrum in the United States, we reviewed the results of >14,000 mollicute isolates, including 1346 from neonates. When mollicute infection is suspected, clinicians should alert laboratories, which will optimize methods of detection.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Mycoplasma Infections / microbiology
  • Tenericutes* / classification
  • Tenericutes* / genetics
  • Tenericutes* / isolation & purification
  • Ureaplasma Infections / microbiology