Sexually transmitted infections, the silent partner in HIV-infected women in Zimbabwe

Conclusion: A high prevalence of predominantly asymptomatic STIs is reported in a cohort of HIV-infected women. Syndromic management results in underdiagnosis of asymptomatic patients. More than three lifetime sexual partners and less formal education are risk factors for coinfection with non-viral STI. High- risk women should be screened using aetiological methods.

Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - January 23, 2019 Category: African Health Authors: Sara Lowe Source Type: research