Use of rapid point-of-care diagnostic tests for the elimination of congenital syphilis: what is the evidence?
Congenital syphilis constitutes a major preventable public health problem, that has been targeted for elimination by the World Health Organisation. Adverse pregnancy outcomes occur in upto 80% of untreated maternal syphilis. National impact targets for elimination include 95% syphilis testing and tr...
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| Language: | English |
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2018-08-01
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| Series: | Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://sajid.co.za/index.php/sajid/article/view/143 |