We found that women with HIV are three times more likely to be diagnosed with an abortion-associated infection. This complication remains a significant contributor to maternal mortality in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), and future work to better understand this association is imperative to ensure reproductive health equity for people with HIV.
Penn Authors
External Authors
- Khumo Khunou
- Ngwao Ngwako
- Chelsea Morroni
- Thabo Moloi
Funding from CFAR Microgrant (P30 AI 045008) and Harris Award from the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Pennsylvania.