Trichomoniasis and associated co-infections of the genital tract among pregnant women presenting at two hospitals in Ghana

Trichomoniasis and associated co-infections of the genital tract among pregnant women presenting at two hospitals in Ghana

Abstract Background Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) infection is the most prevalent non-viral sexually transmitted pathogen worldwide. Among pregnant women, the infection may cause adverse birth outcomes such as premature rupture of membranes and premature labour. In view of the paucity of information re...

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Main Authors: Richard H. Asmah, Harriet N. A. Blankson, Kekeli A. Seanefu, Noah Obeng-Nkrumah, Georgina Awuah-Mensah, Momodou Cham, Patrick F. Ayeh-Kumi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Trichomonas vaginalis
Coinfections
Gonococci
Proteus
Pregnant women
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12905-017-0489-5

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