A Trial of Trimethoprim–Sulfamethoxazole in Pregnancy to Improve Birth Outcomes

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Bernard Chasekwa · Queen Mary University of London

Fortunate Munhanzi · Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research

Lenin Madhuyu · Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research

Gabriel Mbewe · Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research

Vincent Mabika · Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research

Dzivaidzo Chidhanguro · Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research

Abstract

In Zimbabwe, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole prophylaxis during pregnancy did not significantly increase infant birth weight. (Funded by Wellcome and others; Pan African Clinical Trials Registry number, PACTR202107707978619.).

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Pregnancy and Medication Impact Global Maternal and Child Health Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment

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Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 392, Issue 21, pp. 2125-2134

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa2408114

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A Trial of Trimethoprim–Sulfamethoxazole in Pregnancy to Improve Birth Outcomes

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