Human Genetics & Embryology

Tsikouras P

Publications

• Research Article
  Mycoplasma hominis Infection in Spontaneous Abortions in Thrace Population: Detection by PCR
  Author(s): Iliopoulou S, Pagonopoulou O, Tsigalou C, Deftereou TE, Koutlaki N, Tsikouras P, Papadatou V, Tologkos S, Alexiadis T, Alexopoulou SP and Lambropoulou MIliopoulou S, Pagonopoulou O, Tsigalou C, Deftereou TE, Koutlaki N, Tsikouras P, Papadatou V, Tologkos S, Alexiadis T, Alexopoulou SP and Lambropoulou M
  
  Objective: The main purpose of this study was the detection of the bacterial strain Mycoplasma hominis, which is one of the 14 Mycoplasma species, in spontaneous abortions. Methods: Placental tissues from 59 miscarriages of the first and second trimester from different areas of Thrace were used. DNA was extracted using a specific kit and the presence of the Mycoplasma hominis strain was detected by PCR. Results: Among the samples that were examined 2 were proven to be infected by Mycoplasma hominis. Conclusion: The results of our research imply that a small percentage (~3.6%) of spontaneous abortions could be due to the presence of Mycoplasma hominis. PCR is a reliable, sensitive and easy method for the determination of this type of infection and could be applied in the clinical routine... Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0436.1000142

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