Low prevalence of Schistosoma haematobium infection in pregnant women in Buffalo City district.

Abstract

Adverse pregnancy outcomes such as stillbirth, pre-term birth and low birth weight are common in South Africa. The aetiology of these conditions is multifactorial and infections play an important role. Studies have shown an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with sexually transmitted infection (STI) during pregnancy.1 Urogenital Schistosoma haematobium is another infection that should be considered for adverse pregnancy outcomes.2