Comparative assessment of veneral disease research laboratory (VDRL) and point of care (POC) tests for diagnosing syphilis among pregnant women at a tertiary health facility in Lagos: A retrospective cohort study

Nkechinyere Harrison, Aloy Okechukwu Ugwu, K.S. Okunade, Lawal Ismail, Olufemi Ayanbode, Elekwa Chinenye, E.P. Igbodike, A.A. Oluwole, O.A. Kusamotu, R.F. Anas, Nneoma K. Ani-Ugwu, Awoniyi Adebayo Williams, Alakija Oluwaseun, C.J. Okeke, Ajani Taiwo, O. Ngwu Hilary, Okoye Chinelo, Aisini Abigail Oghenefejiro, Orjiakor Chioma Gloria, S. Ige,  Chibunna Denzel Ezeoke, Ogbekhuemen Martha Aidevo

Background: Syphilis is a systemic infection caused by the Spirochete Treponema Pallidum. The infection is of particular concern during pregnancy because of the high risk of vertical transmission causing adverse outcome including death. Traditional screening method is with Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL), which has a high false positive result and an increased waiting time …

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