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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Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Studies show that foetal and birthweight‐for‐gestational age centiles are poor predictors of serious neonatal morbidity and neonatal mortality (SNMM) in univariable models. Objective We assessed the predictive performance of multivariable SNMM models based on maternal/pregnancy characteristics, with and without birthweight centiles.
Sid John +5 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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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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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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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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Facial Annular Lesions in a 28‐Year‐Old Man
JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Maximiliano Maass +3 more
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Association of TORCH Pathogens With Spontaneous Pregnancy Loss: A Prospective Study From Pakistan
MicrobiologyOpen, Volume 14, Issue 6, December 2025.Women aged 15–44 had 50 abortions per 1000 in poor nations like Pakistan. Religion keeps abortion‐related issues like TORCH agent infection quiet in Pakistan. This is the first detailed report of TORCH infection in Pakistan. Toxoplasma gondii, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, and herpes simplex virus cause 19.3%, 38.7%, 25.3%, and 16.8% of abortions. Pakistan
Akmal Zubair +4 more
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Early congenital syphilis [PDF]
Canadian Medical Association Journal, 2007 Since the publication of our recent public health article about early congenital syphilis,[1][1] we have been able to obtain patient consent for publication of photographs and details pertaining to 2 pregnant women who delivered babies with congenital syphilis.
Joan L. Robinson +4 more
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An economic analysis of midwifery training programmes in South Kalimantan, Indonesia. [PDF]
, 2002 In order to improve the knowledge and skills of midwives at health facilities and those based in villages in South Kalimantan, Indonesia, three in-service training programmes were carried out during 1995-98.
Achadi, Endang +6 more
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