Table 1 Characteristics of the neonates enrolled in the present study
Neonates’ characteristics | All | Ureaplasma-positive | Ureaplasma-negative |
|---|---|---|---|
Tracheal aspirate (n) | 25 | 5 | 20 |
Gestational age (median; IQR) (weeks + days) | 26 + 5 (25 + 4 – 29 + 1) | 26 + 5 (26 + 2 – 30 + 3) | 27 + 2 (25 + 3 – 29 + 1) |
Birth weight (median; IQR) (gram) | 910 (670–1290) | 950 (577.5–1655) | 905 (717.5–1310) |
Male (n, %) | 10 (40%) | 4 (80%) | 6 (30%) |
Female (n, %) | 15 (60%) | 1 (20%) | 14 (70%) |
BPD (n, %) | 18 (72%) | 4/5 (80%) | 14/20 (70%) |
Days of ventilation (median; IQR) (days) | 10 (5–21) | 19 (8.5–67.75) | 9.5 (4.75–22.5) |
Tracheal aspirate bacteria (n, %) | |||
Any bacteria | 25 (100%) | 5 (100%) | 20 (100%) |
U. urealyticum | 3 (12%) | 3 (60%) | 0 |
U. parvum | 2 (8%) | 2 (40%) | 0 |
GBS | 0 | 0 | 0 |
E. coli | 19 (76%) | 3 (60%) | 16 (80%) |
K. pneumoniae | 6 (24%) | 0 | 6 (30%) |
S. aureus | 8 (32%) | 0 | 8 (40%) |
