Syphilis Is Still A Life-Threatening Issue for Women in Sub-Saharan Africa

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STIs are a major health concern for pregnant women across the entire Sub-Saharan Africa region, with a prevalence of 2.7%. Statistics show that every year, 1,640,000 pregnant women infected with syphilis remain undetected, including those who receive prenatal care.  More than 2 million women expecting a baby have syphilis in sub-Saharan Africa. That’s around 4% …

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