Ureaplasma urealyticum and U. parvum

Question 1

what epidemiological group is most often colonized by U. urealyticum and U. parvum?

Answer 1

40-80% of sexually mature asymptomatic women

Question 2

how is U. urealyticum and U. parvum transmitted?

Answer 2

vertical trasmission (mother to child in partruition)

Question 3

what age group is susceptible to pneumonia caused by U. urealyticum and U. parvum?

Answer 3

perinatal-3 yo

Question 4

what does the neonate infected with U. urealyticum or U. parvum manifest with?

Answer 4

cough and wheeze

Question 5

what is the definitive diagnosis of U. urealyticum and U. parvum?

Answer 5

child: throat culture
mothe: urine/vagina culture

Question 6

what is the treatment for U. urealyticum and U. parvum?

Answer 6

clarithromycin