Dual HIV/syphilis rapid diagnostic tests can be used as the first test in antenatal care
27 November 2019
| Policy brief
Overview
WHO recommends that pregnant women receive testing for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B (HBSAg) at least once during pregnancy, preferably in the first trimester.
Dual HIV/syphilis rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) can be used as the first test for pregnant women as part of antenatal care (ANC).
These simple tests can be used at the point-of-care and are cost-saving compared to standard testing in ANC. They enable more women to be diagnosed with HIV and syphilis so that they can access treatment and prevent transmission to their children.
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WHO Team
HIV/AIDS
Number of pages
37
Reference numbers
WHO Reference Number: WHO/CDS/HIV/19.38
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