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The interaction between factors inherent to Ureaplasma (virulence, bacterial load, duration of exposure), and to the host (immune response, infection clearance, degree of prematurity, respiratory support, concomitant infections) may contribute to BPD development in a variable manner. The data reviewed herein support the hypothesis that Ureaplasma, as a representative of the infectious\/inflammatory endotype, may produce pulmonary damage predominantly in parenchyma, interstitium, and small airways. In contrast, Ureaplasma may have a very limited role in the pathogenesis of the vascular phenotype of BPD. In addition, if Ureaplasma is a key factor in BPD pathogenesis, its eradication by macrolides should prevent BPD. However, various meta-analyses do not show consistent evidence that this is the case. The limitations of current definitions and classifications of BPD, based on respiratory support needs instead of pathophysiology and phenotypes, may explain this and other failures in strategies aimed to prevent BPD. 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