Title:
Untreated maternal syphilis and adverse outcomes of pregnancy : a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors:
Gomez, Gabriela B.
Place:
[Geneva]
Publisher:
World health organization (WHO)
Year:
2013
Journal:
Bulletin of the World health organization
Volume:
vol. 91, no. 3
PAGE:
217--226
Subject:
Maternal Health – Lessons Learned
Keywords:
maternal welfare, sexually transmitted diseases, disease prevention
Abstract:
The study suggests that over half of pregnancies in women with syphilis will result in an adverse outcome. This is a preventable burden on mothers and health systems that highlights the need to prioritize global efforts to eliminate the mother-to-child transmission of syphilis.
URL:
http://www.who.int/bulletin/volumes/91/3/12-107623/en/index.html
Document type:
E-article