Sexually transmitted pathogens in asymptomatic women at Rethabile clinic, Limpopo, South Africa
The paper examines the epidemiology of STIs in Limpopo, South Africa, focusing on healthy, asymptomatic populations. It emphasises the need for laboratory screening, particularly in pregnant women, over empiric treatment because of high chances of missing infections.
Authors
- Ivy Rukasha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6279-6409)
- Dembe Mukavhanyedzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0762-9229)
Institutions
- National Health Laboratory Service (ZA)
- University of Limpopo (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2024-11-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4102/sajid.v39i1.618
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.34