Adverse pregnancy and perinatal outcomes associated with Mycoplasma genitalium: systematic review and meta-analysis

Conclusion M. genitalium might be associated with an increased risk of preterm birth. Further prospective studies, with adequate control for confounding, are needed to understand the role of M. genitalium in adverse pregnancy outcomes. There is insufficient evidence to indicate routine testing and treatment of asymptomatic M. genitalium in pregnancy. PROSPERO registration number CRD42016050962.
Source: Sexually Transmitted Infections - Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Tags: Open access, Editor's choice Review Source Type: research