Background Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection is a prevalent, sexually
transmitted infection with a sizable disease burden that is highest in sub-Saharan Africa …

Background Syphilis is a curable sexually transmitted infection that, untreated, is associated
with significant morbidity and mortality. In people living with HIV (PLWH), syphilis carries …

An estimated 358 million new cases of the four most common curable sexually transmitted
infections (STIs)–the three bacterial pathogens, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria …

Abstract Background In western Kenya, menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is a
pervasive problem. Challenges are compounded for economically constrained women who …

Background: Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), a Gram-negative intracellular bacterium, is
differentiated into three biovars associated with distinct clinical syndromes, ranging from …

Background Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) cause adverse health outcomes,
including increasing HIV acquisition/transmission risk. We analyzed data from an HIV …

Approximately 11.4 million cases of gonorrhea occur in the WHO African Region annually
and global incidence has been increasing. We sought to determine the distribution and …

An estimated 358 million new cases of the four most common curable sexually transmitted
infections (STIs)–the three bacterial pathogens, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria …

Introduction: genital chlamydia, which is caused by diverse Chlamydia trachomatis (C.
trachomatis) genotypes, is largely asymptomatic. We aimed to identify C. trachomatis …

Globally, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have become an enormous burden leading to
high mortality and morbidity. In Kenya, various policies have been formulated to address …