Prevalence of VDRL sero-positivity in women in reproductive age group in an urban slum community in Bombay

Pandit, D.D.; Angadi, S.A.; Chavan, M.K.; Pai, N.P.

Indian Journal of Public Health 39(1): 4-7

1995


ISSN/ISBN: 0019-557X
PMID: 8690479
Document Number: 313116
A cross sectional survey was carried in an Urban Slum Community in Bombay having a population of 60,000. A total of 393 women in reproductive age group were screened for VDRL reactivity. The highest prevalence was in 15 to 29 years of age group. The sero-positivity rate at 1:8 dilution and above was 0.50%. The seropositivity rate can be further brought down by properly planned and implemented STD (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) Control activities at a community level.

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