Determination of the prevalence of Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma species in Bacterial vaginosis patients in association with antibiotic resistance profile in Franceville, Gabon.

Background: Genital mycoplasma are only considered pathogenic at a certain level and are often associated with other pathological situations such as bacterial vaginosis (BV). They may lead to infertility as well as other gynaeco-obstetrical and neonatal problems. Despite numerous reported resistances, macrolides are required to treat pregnant women while non-pregnant women are managed with tetracyclines and fluoroquinolones.