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Critical Appraisal of the Role of Ureaplasma in the Development of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia With Metaanalytic Techniques
1 Dec 2005
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BACKGROUND: Controversy exists over whether or not Ureaplasma colonization or infection of the respiratory tract contributes to the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Because BPD is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in preterm infants and a potential therapeutic intervention with antimicrobials is possible, we sought to evaluate and critique the current medical literature and to document the...
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