M. F. Owoseni

Syphilis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Co-infection among Pregnant Women in Nigeria: Prevalence and Trend

C. T. Omisakin, A. J. Esan, K. A. Fasakin, M. F. Owoseni, O. Ojo-Bola, O. O. Aina & D. P. Omoniyi · International STD Research & Reviews · 2014

Pregnant women are at increased risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) due to physiological changes that accompany pregnancy, such as congestion of the cervix, edema of the vaginal mucosa, and alterations in the vaginal flora. Syphilis and HIV are both transmitted sexuall...