Investment case for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of syphilis: promoting better maternal and child health and stronger health systems [PDF]
, 2012 Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of syphilis (commonly referred to as “congenital syphilis”) is relatively simple to eliminate and it is inexpensive to detect and treat, making it a possible “easy win” in terms of cost, feasibility and speed of scale ...
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The burden of congenital Chagas disease and implementation of molecular diagnostic tools in Latin America [PDF]
, 2018 It is estimated that between 8000 and 15 000 Trypanosoma cruzi infected babies are born every year to infected mothers in Chagas disease endemic countries. Currently, poor access to and performance of the current diagnostic algorithm, based on microscopy
Cruz, Israel +7 more
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Temporal network analysis of comorbidities among people with HIV in South Carolina
HIV Medicine, Volume 27, Issue 2, Page 257-269, February 2026.Abstract Introduction People with HIV experience a high rate of comorbidities that can complicate their health outcomes. Understanding the prevalence, interrelationships and temporal development of these comorbidities is crucial for improving health management and quality of life for people with HIV.
Yunqing Ma +6 more
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Invasive Obstetric Procedures and Cesarean Sections in Women With Known Herpes Simplex Virus Status During Pregnancy. [PDF]
, 2017 BackgroundNeonatal herpes is a potentially devastating infection that results from acquisition of herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 or 2 from the maternal genital tract at the time of vaginal delivery.
Drolette, Linda +7 more
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Immunology &Cell Biology, Volume 104, Issue 2, Page 92-105, February 2026.Public trust and cooperation in infectious disease control rest on three pillars: engagement, vaccine communication, and data presentation. Together, these foundations support resilient and inclusive public health responses to misinformation and uncertainty.
Sheena Cruickshank +2 more
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Advancing prevention of sexually transmitted infections through point-of-care testing : target product profiles and landscape analysis [PDF]
, 2017 Objectives: Advancing the field of point-of-care testing (POCT) for STIs can rapidly and substantially improve STI control and prevention by providing targeted, essential STI services (case detection and screening).
Blondeel, Karel +5 more
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Birth Defects Research, Volume 118, Issue 1, January 2026.ABSTRACT Background Adverse birth outcomes are important public health measures and account for a substantial public health burden. There is considerable diversity of these health endpoints, as well as in the many factors suspected or recognized to increase their risk.
Paul J. Villeneuve +18 more
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Impact of the COVID‐19 Pandemic on Cochlear Implant Usage in Children
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Volume 174, Issue 1, Page 257-264, January 2026.Abstract Objective To evaluate the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on cochlear implant (CI) usage in children by comparing hearing hour percentage (HHP) during the pandemic to prepandemic levels. Study Design Retrospective Cohort Study. Setting Primary Children's Hospital, Utah.
Peter Kfoury +7 more
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Congenital Syphilis as a Measure of Maternal and Child Healthcare, Brazil
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2019 Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that has direct adverse effects on maternal and infant health through vertical Treponema pallidum transmission during early pregnancy.
Maria Lusia de Morais Belo Bezerra +4 more
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Syphilis serology in HIV-positive and HIV-negative Nigerians: The public health significance [PDF]
, 2006 Syphilis has acquired new potential for morbidity and mortality through association with increased risk for HIV infection. Case-control survey was conducted using Rapid Plasma Reagin test and confirmatory Immunochromatographic test among HIV-positive ...
Alo, Moses +3 more
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