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Chaudry AE, Chaudhri R, Kayani A, Hayes LW, Bristow CC, Javaid K, Khan N, Akhlaque S, Yasmeen B, Klausner JD. Acceptability and feasibility of screening pregnant women for sexually transmitted infections in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Int J STD AIDS 2021; 32:940-945. [PMID: 34009081 DOI: 10.1177/09564624211007681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Objectives: To understand the acceptability and feasibility of sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing during antenatal care, along with the prevalence of STIs, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Methods: We enrolled pregnant women seeking antenatal care and performed STI testing using Cepheid GeneXpert® CT/NG and TV kits and Alere Determine™ HIV and syphilis tests. We used interviewer-administered surveys to collect medical, social, and sexual histories. Participants testing positive for STIs and their partners were treated. Results: We enrolled 1001 women from September to December 2019. Nearly all women offered to participate in this study enrolled. Most women understood the effects an STI can have on their pregnancy (99.6%) and valued STI screening during pregnancy (98.1%). 11 women tested positive for any STI: (Chlamydia trachomatis = 4, Neisseria gonorrhoeae = 1, and Trichomonas vaginalis = 6). Of those, six presented for a test-of-cure, and two were positive for Trichomonas vaginalis. None tested positive for HIV infection or syphilis (n = 503). Conclusions: STI testing during antenatal care in Rawalpindi was acceptable, valued, understood, and feasible. The prevalence of STIs in pregnant women was low. Continued prevalence monitoring is warranted.
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- Ameen E Chaudry
- 12222David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Rawalpindi Medical University/Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Rawalpindi Medical University/Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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- 12222David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,Department of Preventive Medicine, 12222University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases & Global Public Health, 12220University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Rawalpindi Medical University/Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Rawalpindi Medical University/Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Rawalpindi Medical University/Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Rawalpindi Medical University/Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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- 12222David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,Department of Preventive Medicine, 12222University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Brabant G. [Bacterial vaginosis and spontaneous preterm birth]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 45:1247-1260. [PMID: 27793493 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2016.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2016] [Revised: 09/19/2016] [Accepted: 09/19/2016] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine if bacterial vaginosis is a marker for risk of spontaneous preterm delivery and if its detection and treatment can reduce this risk. METHODS Consultation of the database Pubmed/Medline, Science Direct, and international guidelines of medical societies. RESULTS Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a dysbiosis resulting in an imbalance in the vaginal flora through the multiplication of anaerobic bacteria and jointly of a disappearance of well-known protective Lactobacilli. His diagnosis is based on clinical Amsel criteria and/or a Gram stain with establishment of the Nugent score. The prevalence of the BV extraordinarily varies according to ethnic and/or geographical origin (4-58 %), in France, it is close to 7 % in the first trimester of pregnancy (EL2). The link between BV and spontaneous premature delivery is low with an odds ratio between 1.5 and 2 in the most recent studies (EL3). Metronidazole or clindamycin is effective to treat BV (EL3). It is recommended to prescribe one of these antibiotics in the case of symptomatic BV (Professional Consensus). The testing associated with the treatment of BV in the global population showed no benefit in the prevention of the risk of spontaneous preterm delivery (EL2). Concerning low-risk asymptomatic population (defined by the absence of antecedent of premature delivery), it has been failed profit to track and treat the BV in the prevention of the risk of spontaneous preterm delivery (EL1). Concerning the high-risk population (defined by a history of preterm delivery), it has been failed profit to track and treat the VB in the prevention of the risk of spontaneous preterm delivery (EL3). However, in the sub population of patients with a history of preterm delivery occurred in a context of materno-fetal bacterial infection, there may be a benefit to detect and treat early and systematically genital infection, and in particular the BV (Professional Consensus). CONCLUSION The screening and treatment of BV during pregnancy in asymptomatic low-risk population is not recommended in the prevention of the risk of spontaneous preterm delivery (grade A). In the population at high risk with the only notion of antecedent of premature delivery, screening and treatment of the BV is not recommended (grade C).
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- G Brabant
- Hôpital Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, GHICL, FLMM, 59000 Lille, France.
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Desseauve D, Chantrel J, Fruchart A, Khoshnood B, Brabant G, Ancel PY, Subtil D. Prevalence and risk factors of bacterial vaginosis during the first trimester of pregnancy in a large French population-based study. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2012; 163:30-4. [PMID: 22572215 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2012.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2011] [Revised: 12/14/2011] [Accepted: 04/05/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Bacterial vaginosis is a risk factor for preterm delivery. Its prevalence and risk factors in Europe are not well known. Our objective was to assess both in early pregnancy. STUDY DESIGN As part of the PREMEVA randomized controlled trial, this population-based study included 14,193 women screened before 14 weeks' gestation for bacterial vaginosis in the 160 laboratories of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region in France. Bacterial vaginosis was defined by a Nugent score ≥ 7. Data were collected about maternal tobacco use, age, education, and history of preterm birth. We estimated the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis and used a multilevel logistic regression model to identify significant risk factors for it. RESULTS Among the 14,193 women assessed before 14 weeks' gestation, the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis was 7.1% (95% CI: 6.6-7.5%). In the multivariate analysis, smoking during pregnancy tobacco (adjusted OR: 1.38; 95% CI: 1.19-1.60), maternal age 18-19 years (adjusted OR: 1.40; 95% CI: 1.01-1.93), and educational level (completed only primary school: adjusted OR: 1.77; 95% CI: 1.35-2.31; completed only secondary school: adjusted OR: 1.27; 95% CI: 1.10-1.48) were independent risk factors for bacterial vaginosis. History of preterm delivery was not an independent risk factor of bacterial vaginosis: adjusted OR: 1.15; 95% CI: 0.90-1.47. CONCLUSION In a large sample of women in their first trimester of pregnancy in France, the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis was lower than rates reported in other countries, but risk factors were similar: young age, low level of education, and tobacco use during pregnancy. These results should be considered in future strategies to reduce preterm delivery.
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- D Desseauve
- INSERM, UMR S953, IFR 69, Unité de Recherche Epidémiologique en Santé Périnatale et Santé des Femmes et des Enfants, Hôpital Tenon, F-75020 Paris, France.
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Bothuyne-Queste E, Hannebicque-Montaigne K, Canis F, Noulard MN, Plennevaux JL, Tilloy E, Subtil D. [Is the bacterial vaginosis risk factor of prematurity? Study of a cohort of 1336 patients in the hospital of Arras]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012; 41:262-70. [PMID: 22377639 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2012.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2011] [Revised: 01/10/2012] [Accepted: 01/19/2012] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Among risk factors of prematurity, bacterial vaginosis (BV) could play an important role, but few studies took place in our country. AIM In a French population of women booking in a hospital maternity, to search a link between prematurity and BV in the first trimester of pregnancy. METHODS A hospital cohort study was carried out between May 2006 and September 1(st), 2009. Pregnant women were screening for BV before 13+6 weeks' gestation. BV was determined by a Gram-Stained Vaginal score greater or equal to 7. RESULTS One thousand three hundred and thirty-six patients were included in the study among whom 203 patients had BV and 1133 patients did not have. The presence of BV was significantly associated with preterm delivery (OR: 1.6; 95% IC: 1.1-2.7). But this increase concerned only the spontaneous prematurity (ORa: 1.8, 95% IC: 1.0-3.2) and the statistical association disappeared after taking into account maternal tobacco addiction and socio-economic weak level (ORa: 1.6; 95% IC: 0.9-2.9). At the patient with BV, moreover, the risk of miscarriage before 16SA was significantly augmented at the patient with BV (OR: 3.4; 95% IC: 1.1-10.4), but this risk disappeared after taking into account tobacco addiction and maternal level of studies (ORa: 1.9; 95% IC: 0.5-7.2). CONCLUSION The presence of BV in the first trimester of pregnancy seems to be associated with increased risks of preterm delivery and early spontaneous miscarriage. However, this relation seems to be partly linked to a level of weaker study and a more frequent tobacco addiction among the women with BV.
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- E Bothuyne-Queste
- Maternité, centre hospitalier d'Arras, boulevard Georges-Besnier, Arras, France
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