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The demographic factors associated with CD screening among active-duty servicewomen (ADSW) born in endemic countries, with and without a reported history of pregnancy are described, reflecting a gap in implementation of current recommendations.
BACKGROUND Chagas disease in pregnant women remains a public health concern in Mexico, carrying risks to both maternal and fetal health. OBJECTIVE This study aims to review Chagas disease in pregnant women reported in Mexico, including a study of 22 pregnant women infected with Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi), who were...
OBJECTIVES Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a public health concern for adolescents and young adults, with half of STIs diagnosed annually among 15 to 24-year-olds. Trichomonas vaginalis is a high-prevalence STI, linked with increased risk for HIV and premature births. METHODS This was a planned, secondary...
Abstract Hepatitis B virus remains a major health challenge among migrants from high-endemic regions arriving in low-endemic countries like Italy. However, more evidence on both infection burden and immunity gaps among asylum seekers is needed to inform prevention policies. We conducted a retrospective cohort study of...
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis , remain a significant public health concern in the United States and are associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes during pregnancy. For patients who face structural barriers to care, such as insuran...
Hepatitis B virus is one of the neglected public health diseases leading to deaths in Malawi. However, few studies have examined the burden and factors associated with disease acquisition. The study aimed to assess the prevalence of hepatitis B infection and the factors associated with it in the Malawian population. Th...
ABSTRACTIntroduction. Hepatitis B is a major public health problem in Cameroon, where over 1.6 million people live with chronic infection and mother-to-child transmission remains a critical issue. Knowledge of the disease among pregnant women is a key determinant of preventing this transmission. This study aimed to ass...
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