Testing for Blood Borne Infections in Antenatal Clinics

STI podcast by BMJ Group

Apr 23, 202513:30Science & Medicine

Today we will discuss the evolution and efficacy of antenatal testing for blood borne pathogens as a strategy to improve pregnancy outcomes and prevent parent to child transmission. Over the last 40 years the number of i...

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