Ureaplasma urealyticum and pulmonary outcome in a neonatal intensive care population

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Authors

Lucia Pacifico · Sapienza University of Rome

A. Panero · Sapienza University of Rome

Mario Roggini · Sapienza University of Rome

Naila Rossi · Sapienza University of Rome

Giovanni Bucci · Sapienza University of Rome

Claudio Chiesa · Sapienza University of Rome

Abstract

Isolation of U. urealyticum from respiratory tracts is associated with radiographic changes compatible with pneumonia within 7 days of birth, precocious bronchopulmonary dysplasia and severe pulmonary outcome.

Topics & Keywords

Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Neonatal Health and Biochemistry Neuroscience of respiration and sleep

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal

Volume 16, Issue 6, pp. 579-586

DOI: 10.1097/00006454-199706000-00008

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