The Impact of Neisseria gonorrhoeae Mono- and Coinfection on Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

ABSTRACT: Abstract

Background

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have recently been linked to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). However, the impact of Neisseria gonorrhoeae on risk of HDP is not well understood. This study determined the impact of gonorrhea and gonorrhea coinfection on HDP and other adverse pregnancy outcomes in a population with a high screening rate and presumed treatment.

Methods

This retrospective study included 29 821 singleton births between 2016 and 2021. The STI testing results, demographic variables, and pregnancy outcomes were identified from electronic health records. The HDP were primary outcomes of interest including gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and superimposed preeclampsia. We further examined preeclampsia subtypes defined by

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC10220503 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature