Sexually transmitted infections in pregnancy: prevalence, impact on pregnancy outcomes, and approach to treatment in developing countries.

نویسندگان

  • S Mullick
  • D Watson-Jones
  • M Beksinska
  • D Mabey
چکیده

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common in the developing world. Management of STIs in pregnancy in many developing countries has, however, been complicated by the lack of simple and affordable diagnostic tests. This review examines the prevalence and impact on pregnancy outcome of STIs in developing countries and recommends approaches to management of STIs in pregnancy for resource poor settings.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Sexually transmitted infections

دوره 81 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2005