Treponema pallidum infection predicts sexually transmitted viral infections (hepatitis B virus, herpes simplex virus-2, and human immunodeficiency virus) among pregnant women from rural areas of Mwanza region, Tanzania

• Main Authors: Gilbert Ng'wamkai (Author), Kalista V. Msigwa (Author), Damas Chengula (Author), Frank Mgaya (Author), Clotilda Chuma (Author), Betrand Msemwa (Author), Vitus Silago (Author), Mtebe Majigo (Author), Stephen E. Mshana (Author), Mariam M. Mirambo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is a global health problem with increased risk and morbidities during pregnancy. This study investigated the magnitude of viral STIs among pregnant women from three rural hospitals/clinics providing antenatal care in Mwanza region, Tanzania....