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Is antenatal syphilis screening still cost-effective in sub-Saharan Africa?

author(s) Mabey, D.. - Kumaranayake, L.. - Terris-Prestholt, F.. - Todd, J.. - Hayes, R.. - Watson-Jones, D.. - Mugeye, K.. - Ndeki, L.. - Weiss, H.. - Changalucha, J.. - Lisekie, F.. - Gumodoka, B.
from UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
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  • Eastern Africa
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Africa
  • World
citation

Sexually Transmitted Infections (2003) 79 (5) 375-381 (doi:10.1136/sti.79.5.375)

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Abstract

the objective of this study was to estimate the cost effectiveness of on-site antenatal syphilis screening and treatment in Mwanza, Tanzania. To compare this intervention with other antenatal and child health interventions, specifically the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV (PMTCT)

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