Prevalence of bacterial vaginosis, sexually transmitted infections and their association with HPV infections in asymptomatic women attending antenatal care in Ethiopia

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are common among women of reproductive age and can lead to infertility, adverse pregnancy outcomes, neonatal infections and cervical cancer. In countries with limited medical coverage, untreated infections contribute to high morbidity. This study aimed to expand the current knowledge on the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis (BV) and STIs in pregnant Ethiopian women and assess the association of these conditions …