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Maternal syphilis in a rural and urban community in Western Cape, South Africa: a cross-sectional analysis
Background: Syphilis affects 2 million pregnant women globally each year, with 63% of cases occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Untreated infection during pregnancy can lead to vertical transmission, resulting in congenital syphilis in 50–90% of cases. Global rates exceed the World Health Organisation'...
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Department of Paediatrics and Child Health
2025
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