Introduction Sexually transmitted infections (STI s) remain prevalent and are increasing in
several populations. Appropriate STI diagnosis is crucial to prevent the transmission and …

BACKGROUND Worldwide more than 70 million couples suffer from infertility, the majority
being residents of developing countries. Negative consequences of childlessness are …

In the UK bacterial vaginosis is one the conditions most commonly associated with an
abnormal vaginal discharge in reproductive age women1. Bacterial vaginosis is a …

Background This review aimed to synthesize and analyze the diagnostic accuracy and the
likelihood of providing correct treatment of the syndromic approach Vaginal Discharge …

Objectives: To determine the risk factors for HIV seroconversion and assess the association
between contraceptive use and HIV infection among women attending three large family …

Background In the control of reproductive-tract infections, including sexually transmitted
infections (STIs), in low-income and middle-income countries, WHO recommends syndromic …

Goal of this Study: To determine the situations, if any, in which a rapid test might be more
cost-effective and treat more infections than lab-based tests. Study Design: A decision …

Background: Studies of the accuracy of syndromic management have demonstrated widely
varying results depending upon gender, location of infection, risk group, organisms, among …

Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the risk and cofactors for HIV acquisition
during pregnancy and postpartum. Design: A prospective cohort study Methods: Pregnant …

Background Schistosomiasis affects the reproductive health of women. Described sequelae
are ectopic pregnancy, infertility, abortion, and cervical lesions and symptoms mimicking …