Research progress on risk factors and clinical management of Ureaplasma Species infection in preterm infants

Ureaplasma species is a common opportunistic pathogen transmitted from mother to fetus. Ureaplasma spp. infection is closely associated with severe complications in preterm infants, such as pneumonia, bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), and sepsis, significantly impacting prognosis. Early identification of potential risk factors for Ureaplasma spp. infection in preterm infants and timely implementation of effective management strategies are of critical importance. This article mainly reviews the research progress on risk factors and clinical management of Ureaplasma spp. infection in preterm infants, aiming to provide a reference for optimizing clinical identification strategies for Ureaplasma spp. infection in preterm infants and reducing the incidence of adverse outcomes.