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ArticleWiener klinische Wochenschrift2026

Emerging antimicrobial resistance and high prevalence of genital Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum infections among infertile women in Algeria : Implications for reproductive health.

Assia Mairi, Nasir Adam Ibrahim, Thagrawla Idres, Nosiba S Basher, Ahlam Smaili, Takfarinas Idres, Abdelaziz Toutati

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Article in Wiener klinische Wochenschrift, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Assia MairiLaboratory of Microbial Ecology, FSNV, University of Bejaia, 06000, Bejaia, Algeria.
Nasir Adam IbrahimDepartment of Biology, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), 13318, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Thagrawla IdresSouth Francilien Hospital Center, 40, avenue Serge Dassault, 91106, Corbeil-Essonnes, France.
Nosiba S BasherDepartment of Biology, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), 13318, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ahlam SmailiLaboratory of Microbial Ecology, FSNV, University of Bejaia, 06000, Bejaia, Algeria.
Takfarinas IdresResearch Laboratory for Management of Local Animal Resources, Rabie Bouchama National Veterinary School of Algiers, Issad ABBAS Street, BP 161 Oued Semar, Algiers, Algeria. t.idres@ensv.dz.
Abdelaziz ToutatiLaboratory of Microbial Ecology, FSNV, University of Bejaia, 06000, Bejaia, Algeria.

Funding

Deanship of Scientific Research at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU). IMSIU-DDRSP2501
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGenital infections caused by Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum are increasingly linked to female infertility, yet their epidemiology and resistance patterns remain poorly characterized in low-resource settings.

objectiveThis study aimed to determine the prevalence, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) profiles, and risk factors of M. hominis and U. urealyticum infections among infertile women in Akbou, Algeria.

methodsIn this cross-sectional analysis (February-July 2024), cervicovaginal swabs from 79 infertile women were tested using the MYCOFAST® RevolutioN 2 system. Demographic, clinical, and reproductive data were collected via structured questionnaires. Statistical analyses included χ

resultsThe overall infection prevalence was 37.9% (n = 30), with U. urealyticum (17.7%), M. hominis (13.9%), and co-infections (6.3%) predominating. Infections peaked in women aged 31-35 years (63.3%). Resistance to tetracycline was high (U. urealyticum: 71.4%; M. hominis: 54.5%), while doxycycline and clindamycin retained full efficacy. Significant risk factors included prior abortion (adjusted odds ratio, OR = 4.2, p < 0.001), STI history (OR = 3.8, p < 0.001), and artificial insemination (OR = 2.9, p = 0.018).

conclusionThe high prevalence of genital Mycoplasma infections and emerging AMR in Algeria underscores the need for routine screening, updated treatment guidelines, and targeted antimicrobial stewardship programs to safeguard reproductive health.

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Drug Resistance, BacterialInfertility, FemaleMycoplasma hominisMycoplasma InfectionsReproductive HealthUreaplasma InfectionsUreaplasma urealyticumAdultAlgeriaAnti-Bacterial AgentsCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPrevalenceRisk FactorsAnti-Bacterial AgentsAlgeriaFemale infertilityM. hominisReproductive risk factorsU. urealyticum

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