THE INCIDENCE OF AMOEBIASIS AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS IN PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING MUSHUBATI HEALTH CENTER DURING 2022 - 2023 Case study: Mushubati Health Center, Rutsiro District
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Amoeba infections during pregnancy have been linked to an increased risk of complications and negative pregnancy outcomes like maternal anemia, miscarriage, intrauterine growth retardation, and maternal death.
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Amoebiasis poses significant community health concern especially in pregnant woman due to their physiological status. Pregnancy-induced immunodeficiency can lead to reduced IgA activities which makes pregnant women susceptible to penetration of intestinal mucosal linings and placental barrier. This chapter is constituted with the background of the study, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, research questions, significance of the study, and the scope of the study.
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