The impact of antibiotic treatment for syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhoea during pregnancy on birth outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sexually transmissible infections are important causes of loss of health and lives in women and infants worldwide. This paper presents the methods and results of a systematic review that focuses on the impact of antibiotic treatment for syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhoea during pregnancy on birth outcomes for the Lives Saved Tool (LiST).

Methods

We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Libraries, Global Health and Global Index Medicus for articles available until May 23rd, 2022. The search criteria focused on the impact of treatment for the three sexually transmitted infection among pregnant women. Nearly all the articles found were non-randomized studies.

Results

Treatment for pregnant women with active syphilis reduced the risk of preterm birth by 52% (95% C

SUBMITTER: Tong H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10273026 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature