The consequence of Infection of Ureaplasma Urealyticum in the Pregnant Women

Objective To investigate influence of ureaplasma urealyticum(UU)infection on low genital tract during the pregnancy.The ureaplasma urealyticum was detected by the polymerase chain reaction(PCR) in women vaginal discharge. The patients were divided into infection group and control group.Results 624(25 68%) in 2430 cases of vaginal discharge had ureaplasma urealyticum infection. Infection rates of ureaplasma urealyticum was 24 53% in second trimester and 28 86% in third trimester respectively.184 cases (32 05%) of the premature rupture of membranes in infected group were significantly higher than 20 cases(22%) in control group. The UU infection incidence in small for gestation(SGA) age was increased in the infection group (45/574 vs 2/100)P0 05. Conclusions The premature rupture of membranes and low fetal age of newborn was associated with infection of ureaplasma urealyticum in pregnancy.