Reproductive tract infections in rural women from the highlands, jungle, and coastal regions of Peru

• Main Authors: Patricia J. García (Author), Susana Chavez (Author), Barbara Feringa (Author), Marina Chiappe (Author), Li Weili (Author), Kathrin U. Jansen (Author), César Cárcamo (Author), King K. Holmes (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2004-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: To define the prevalences and manifestations of reproductive tract infections (RTIs) in rural Peruvian women. METHODS: During 1997-98, we visited 18 rural districts in coastal, highlands, and jungle regions of Peru. We administered standardized questionnaires and pelvic examinations to me...