Association between partner treatment and repeat sexually transmitted infections positivity in pregnant women in East London, South Africa

Sexually Transmitted Infections 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mildred Mandisa Mdingi, Ranjana M S Gigi, Chibuzor M. Babalola, Christopher Taylor, Christina A. Muzny, Andrew Medina Marino, Jeffrey David Klausner, Remco P. H. Peters
DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2025-056758
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Abstract

Objectives Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common in pregnant women. Effective partner treatment of women with an STI is essential to prevent reinfection. We evaluated the impact of partner notification and treatment based on the occurrence of repeat STIs in pregnant women in South Africa. Methods We used data from one of the intervention arms in a randomised clinical trial of STI diagnostic screening strategies in pregnancy. In this cohort, women were tested at their first antenatal care visit (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Reproductive tract infections research HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Reproductive Health and Contraception

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Journal / source
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Pages
sextrans–2025
Publication date
6 February 2026
Language
EN