Prevalence and Determinants of Common Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Women Presenting with Vaginal Discharge at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Eritrea

The low prevalence of selected Sexually transmitted infections such as syphilis and HPV, and the absence of <i>C. trachomatis</i> and <i>N. gonorrhoea</i>, challenge the effectiveness of syndromic management in this population. Point of care molecular diagnostic approaches are recommended to improve the accuracy of Sexually transmitted infections diagnosis and management.

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International Journal of Women s Health
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2025-10-01
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https://doi.org/10.2147/ijwh.s541994
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Reproductive tract infections research
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Prevalence and Determinants of Common Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Women Presenting with Vaginal Discharge at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Eritrea

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Reproductive tract infections research
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Prevalence and Determinants of Common Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Women Presenting with Vaginal Discharge at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Eritrea

Okbu Frezgi, Fitsum Kibreab, Berhe Tesfai, Khalid Hussein, Araia Berhane
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Abstract

The low prevalence of selected Sexually transmitted infections such as syphilis and HPV, and the absence of <i>C. trachomatis</i> and <i>N. gonorrhoea</i>, challenge the effectiveness of syndromic management in this population. Point of care molecular diagnostic approaches are recommended to improve the accuracy of Sexually transmitted infections diagnosis and management.

International Journal of Women s HealthVol. Volume 17
University of Asmara (ER)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Openalex Percentile: Top 75%
Reproductive tract infections research
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