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validation of a who algorithm with risk assessment for the clinical management of vaginal discharge in mwanza, tanzania.(i) to determine the microbial aetiologies of vaginal discharge in std clinic and antenatal clinic (anc) attenders; (ii) to evaluate the performance and costs of a new who algorithm for the detection of gonococcal and chlamydial infections in women complaining of vaginal discharge and/or genital itching, using a risk assessment.199810023356
risk scores to detect cervical infections in urban antenatal clinic attenders in mwanza, tanzania.detection and management of gonococcal and/or chlamydial infections in women is a challenge, particularly in developing countries where laboratory tests are not always available. the world health organisation (who) has developed a risk assessment approach to identify cervical infections among women complaining of vaginal discharge. we have evaluated this approach as a screening strategy among women attending an urban antenatal clinic (anc) in tanzania.199810023365
high prevalence of trichomoniasis in rural men in mwanza, tanzania: results from a population based study.to measure the prevalence of urethral infections including trichomoniasis in rural tanzanian men, to assess the prevalence of symptoms and signs among men with trichomonas vaginalis, and to analyse the risk factors for trichomoniasis.200011141851
geographical variations in the prevalence of hiv and other sexually transmitted infections in rural tanzania.the prevalence and incidence of hiv and other sexually transmitted infections (stis) were recorded in two lake-island and eight rural mainland communities in mwanza, tanzania. the prevalence and incidence of hiv and syphilis were lower on the islands, but this pattern was not seen for herpes simplex virus type-2, gonorrhoea, chlamydia, male urethritis or antenatal prevalences of trichomonas vaginalis. island men reported fewer sexual partners than mainland men but no differences were found for w ...200312716499
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