Rezumat: 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. Cuvinte cheie: genital mycoplasmas, preterm birth,
endometritis, chorioamniotitis, genital mycoplasmas
treatment.