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Seroprevalence of HIV, HBV, HCV and Syphilis in Blood Donors in Saurashtra Region of Gujarat: Declining Trends Over a Period of 3½ Years [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Background: Transfusion of blood and blood products is a life saving intervention and benefits innumerous patients worldwide. At the same time it could be an ominous mode of infection transmission to recipients.
Agravat, AH, Dhruva, GA, Pujara, KM
core   +1 more source

Molecular typing of Treponema pallidum isolates from Buenos Aires, Argentina: Frequent Nichols-like isolates and low levels of macrolide resistance [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
A total of 54 clinical samples, including genital lesion swabs, whole blood and cerebrospinal fluid from patients diagnosed with syphilis were collected in 2006 and in 2013 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Casco, Ricardo   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Characteristics of longitudinal maternal health studies in sub‐Saharan Africa: A systematic mapping of literature between 2012 and 2022

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 51-62, April 2025.
Abstract Background High maternal mortality rates in sub‐Saharan Africa necessitate the need for aligned research focusing on prevalent causes and neglected conditions in the region. Objective This mapping review aimed to describe the characteristics of longitudinal maternal health studies between 2012 and 2022 in sub‐Saharan Africa and identify gaps ...
Ijeoma Solarin   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating predictive values of umbilical cord arterial lactate for adverse newborn outcomes among term‐births in northern Uganda: A cross sectional analytical study

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 408-420, April 2025.
Abstract Objective Birth asphyxia is one of the leading causes of death for neonates worldwide. Lack of an objective cost effective test to predict poor newborn outcomes at birth affects the ability to respond appropriately. This study determined predictive values of umbilical cord arterial lactate in relation to adverse neonatal outcomes. Methods This
Elizabeth Ayebare   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spatiotemporal trends and determinants of syphilis among heterosexual males and females in the Netherlands, 2011 to 2023

open access: yesEurosurveillance
BACKGROUND Syphilis is increasing among females and heterosexual males (heterosexuals) in Europe and other Western countries. In the Netherlands, there has been an increase in syphilis positivity and diagnoses over the last 10 years. Research on syphilis
Birgit HB van Benthem
doaj   +1 more source

Syphilis serology in HIV-positive and HIV-negative Nigerians: The public health significance [PDF]

open access: yes, 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
core   +1 more source

Intrapartum oral azithromycin for maternal infection prophylaxis and the risk of postpartum hemorrhage: A secondary analysis of the A‐PLUS trial

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective A single oral dose of azithromycin (AZM) given during labor to women planning a vaginal delivery reduced maternal infections including sepsis, with a stronger effect in sub‐Saharan Africa than South Asia. Since maternal infection contributes to labor dysfunction and postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), we evaluated the effect of AZM on the ...
Larissa Sidze   +37 more
wiley   +1 more source

Syphilis among adult males with a history of male-to-male sexual contact living with diagnosed HIV in New York State (excluding New York City): The challenge of intersecting epidemics.

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2019
Since 2009, syphilis has been increasing in New York State (NYS) excluding New York City (NYC) among men with a history of male-to-male sexual contact (MSM).
Rachel Hart-Malloy   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Time Series Modelling of Syphilis Incidence in China from 2005 to 2012. [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2016
BACKGROUND:The infection rate of syphilis in China has increased dramatically in recent decades, becoming a serious public health concern. Early prediction of syphilis is therefore of great importance for heath planning and management.
Xingyu Zhang   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Blood Transfusions: Are They Life Saving or Transfusing Infections? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Introduction: There is a risk of 1 - 2 per 1000 recipients receiving contaminated blood with viral, bacterial and parasitic agents.TTI’S are the most commonly encountered complications in transfusion medicine.
Amrutha Kumari, B   +2 more
core   +1 more source

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