Education, early screening and treatment of STIs could reduce infertility among women in Kenya.
作者： S M Musundi
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摘要: In Kenya, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoea, HIV, herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), syphilis and trichomoniasis tend to be prevalent, especially in women. Further, the research shows that women who test positive for STIs (other than HIV), have little knowledge of these infections. Of particular concern, is there has been attention on part government educate general public about STIs, yet diseases can devastating consequences women's men's health. women, produce sequelae tubal infertility. To help reduce female factor infertility, Kenya should conduct a nationwide campaign importance screening treatment STIs.
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