Prevalence of syphilis in pregnancy in Addis Ababa

Kebede, Emnet; Chamiso, Bekele

doi:10.4314/eamj.v77i4.46623

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“…Therefore, targeted screening is not sufficient, and universal screening would present cost constraints, especially in resource-poor countries. The prevalence rate of syphilis in the present study (0.48%) was very low compared to the rate reported by Kebede et al [18] (2.9%), and the rate reported by Gupta et al, [19] (1.47%). In India, available information indicates that the prevalence of maternal syphilis has remained at around 1.5% between 2003 and 2007 [17].…”

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Seropositivity of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis, and HIV in antenatal women in India

Mehta

Antala

Mistry

et al. 2013

J Infect Dev Ctries

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Introduction: The epidemiology of viral hepatitis during pregnancy is of paramount importance for health planners and program managers. Data on viral hepatitis during pregnancy are not readily available. This study was conducted to assess the extent of seropositivity of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, and syphilis in pregnant women and to re-evaluate the need for routine antenatal care screening.Methodology: All samples were tested to detect HBsAg by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Samples were tested to detect anti-HCV by ELISA. Samples were also tested for antibodies to Treponema Pallidum by qualitative rapid plasma reagine (RPR); finally, samples were tested for antibodies to HIV by three different methods as per Strategy III of the National AIDS Control Organization by using different systems of testing to establish a diagnosis of HIV. Results: Seropositivity of hepatitis B was 2.9%, hepatitis C was 0.19%, syphilis was 0.48%, and HIV was 0.38%. Out of the 1038 samples, no co-infection was found between hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis, or HIV. Conclusion: The data from this study can help health professionals to treat antenatal patients more effectively. The data also reinforces the need for establishing effective prevention programs, which could lead to a reduction in the prevalence of HBV, HCV, syphilis, and HIV

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Seropositivity of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis, and HIV in antenatal women in India

Mehta

Antala

Mistry

et al. 2013

J Infect Dev Ctries

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“…The prevalence rate of syphilis in the present study (0.5%) was similar to the rate reported by Mehta et al [4] & very low compared to the rate reported by Kebede et al [5] (2.9%), and the rate reported by Gupta et al, [6] (1.47%). (Table No.2).…”

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Antenatal screening of syphilis: diagnosed by rapid plasma regain and rapid immunochromatography method

Barot¹,

Chawda²,

Patel³

2019

Trop J Pathol Microbiol

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Background: Syphilis is one of the major causes of adverse outcomes in pregnancy in developing countries. Antenatal screening for syphilis aims primarily at timely detecting & treating pregnant women with congenitally transmissible syphilis, there by preventing perinatal deaths. Objective: To study prevalence of syphilis in antenatal women by screening them with the Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) & rapid immunochromatographic (ICT) method. Materials and Methods: A total of 2258 pregnant women attending antenatal care from January to December 2018 were tested for Syphilis by RPR & rapid ICT. Results: Out of 2258 women screened during their antenatal visits, 12 (0.53%) were positive by RPR as well as rapid ICT test method. Conclusion(s): Early detection of syphilis in pregnancy is the best tool for prevention of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Antenatal screening of syphilis with Rapid plasma regain (RPR) and Rapid immunochromatography (ICT) is sensitive, specific, rapid and cost-effective method.

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“…Interventions including early ANC, massive screening and prompt treatment with antibiotics have been reported to reduce syphilis attributable-risks [46]. Sero-prevalence of syphilis in the current study was 3.7%, which was consistent with studies conducted in Gondar, 3.7% in Gondar [43], 3% in Madagascar [47], Brazil [31] Bangladesh [48] each, and 2.9% in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia [49].…”

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Sero-Prevalence of HIV and Syphilis Infection Among Pregnant Mothers Attended Labor Ward at Wolaita Sodo University Teaching Referral Hospital: A Five-Year Retrospective Study (2012-2016)

Ageru¹

2018

AJHR

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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as HIV and Syphilis infections are the major public health problem in the developing countries. The prevalence of syphilis and HIV infections among pregnant women has been shown to vary by geographic areas, study population and time-period. Objective: The aim of study was to assess sero prevalence of HIV and syphilis and associated factors among pregnant women attended labor ward at Wolaita Sodo University Teaching and Referral Hospital. Method: Retrospective study was conducted using standard extraction format to assess the sero-prevalence of HIV and syphilis among pregnant women attending labor ward of WSTRH. Data were analyzed by using SPSS version 20.0 software and result was summarized using means and percentages and presented by using figure and tables. Descriptive statistics were used. Result: Overall prevalence of sexually transmitted infection among pregnant women in labor was 7.4% from these HIV sero-prevalence accounts for 3.8% and VDRL positivity enumerates to be 3.7%. HIV-syphilis co-infection was found to be 0.9%. Higher sero-prevalence of HIV, syphilis and co-infection rate was reported in 2016, among age category of 35-44 years. Conclusion and recommendation: Significant percentage of HIV, syphilis sero-prevalence and co-infection rate was found in this study with increased proportion in 2016. Strong antenatal screening and appropriate strategies should be devised for prevention and control of HIV, syphilis, in women of reproductive age.

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Prevalence of syphilis in pregnancy in Addis Ababa

Cited by 25 publications

References 7 publications

Seropositivity of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis, and HIV in antenatal women in India

Seropositivity of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis, and HIV in antenatal women in India

Antenatal screening of syphilis: diagnosed by rapid plasma regain and rapid immunochromatography method

Sero-Prevalence of HIV and Syphilis Infection Among Pregnant Mothers Attended Labor Ward at Wolaita Sodo University Teaching Referral Hospital: A Five-Year Retrospective Study (2012-2016)

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