An update on the global epidemiology of syphilis
N Kojima, JD Klausner - Current epidemiology reports, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Syphilis continues to cause morbidity and mortality worldwide.
While syphilis infection is easily identifiable and treatable, rates of syphilis infection continue …
While syphilis infection is easily identifiable and treatable, rates of syphilis infection continue …
[HTML][HTML] A review on Trichomonas vaginalis infections in women from Africa
Background Trichomoniasis is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) with an
estimated annual incidence of 276.4 million cases globally and about 30 million cases in …
estimated annual incidence of 276.4 million cases globally and about 30 million cases in …
Ongoing initiatives to improve the quality and efficiency of medicine use within the public healthcare system in South Africa; a preliminary study
JC Meyer, N Schellack, J Stokes, R Lancaster… - Frontiers in …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Introduction: South Africa has an appreciable burden of both communicable and non-
communicable diseases as well as high maternal, neonatal, and child morbidity. In recent …
communicable diseases as well as high maternal, neonatal, and child morbidity. In recent …
Beyond syndromic management: opportunities for diagnosis-based treatment of sexually transmitted infections in low-and middle-income countries
NJ Garrett, F Osman, B Maharaj, N Naicker, A Gibbs… - PloS one, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Introduction In light of the limited impact the syndromic management approach has had on
the global sexually transmitted infection (STI) epidemic, we assessed a care model …
the global sexually transmitted infection (STI) epidemic, we assessed a care model …
A high burden of asymptomatic genital tract infections undermines the syndromic management approach among adolescents and young adults in South Africa …
A Kaida, JJ Dietrich, F Laher, M Beksinska… - BMC infectious …, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Background Youth in southern Africa, particularly adolescent girls and young
women, are a key population for HIV prevention interventions. Untreated genital tract …
women, are a key population for HIV prevention interventions. Untreated genital tract …
Prevalence and risk factors associated with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among women of reproductive age in Swaziland
Abstract Background Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain an important public
health problem with approximately half a billion new cases annually among persons aged …
health problem with approximately half a billion new cases annually among persons aged …
Maternal demographic and antenatal factors, low birth weight and preterm birth: findings from the mother and child in the environment (MACE) birth cohort, Durban …
Background Low birthweight (LBW) and preterm birth (PB) remain the leading cause of
morbidity and mortality in neonates worldwide. The aim of this study was to identify maternal …
morbidity and mortality in neonates worldwide. The aim of this study was to identify maternal …
Detection of sexually transmitted pathogens and co-infection with human papillomavirus in women residing in rural Eastern Cape, South Africa
Background South African women of reproductive age have a high burden of sexually
transmitted infections (STIs), including human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. However …
transmitted infections (STIs), including human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. However …
Compliance with the primary health care treatment guidelines and the essential medicines list in the management of sexually transmitted infections in correctional …
TB Matsitse, E Helberg, JC Meyer… - Expert review of anti …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Background: The emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global concern and a
growing health crisis. Additionally, evidence has shown that non-compliance to treatment …
growing health crisis. Additionally, evidence has shown that non-compliance to treatment …
Structure and activities of pharmacy and therapeutics committees among public hospitals in South Africa; findings and implications
ABSTRACT Introduction: The WHO identified Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committees
(PTCs) as a pivotal model to promote rational medicine use in hospitals. This matches a key …
(PTCs) as a pivotal model to promote rational medicine use in hospitals. This matches a key …