Screening for syphilis during pregnancy in Ghana: the role of new rapid point-of-care diagnostic tests

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2010
Country:
Ghana
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Mayaud, P., Mabey, D., Adu-Sarkodie, Y., Opoku, B.K., Louie, K., Dassah, E.

Abstract

Globally, the annual number of foetal and perinatal deaths from maternal syphilis is greater than the number of deaths of children

Citation

Programme for Research and Capacity Building in Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV in Developing Countries research briefing no. 3, January 2010. 2pp.

Screening for syphilis during pregnancy in Ghana: the role of new rapid point-of-care diagnostic tests

Published 1 January 2010
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