Sexually transmitted infections in pregnancy and adverse pregnancy outcomes: A retrospective cohort study.

Vani GovenderDhayendre MoodleyMegeshinee NaidooCathy ConnolySinaye NgcapuQuarraisha Abdool Karim

Published in: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2024)

Among predominantly asymptomatic STIs, M. genitalium detected at baseline visit was significantly associated with low birth weight, while T. vaginalis detected at the repeat visit in later pregnancy was significantly associated with preterm birth. Further research is warranted to study the impact of etiological testing of STIs at more than one antenatal visit and empirical treatment on pregnancy outcomes.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
preterm birth
low birth weight
pregnant women
human milk
gestational age
preterm infants
replacement therapy