Infectious Diseases During Pregnancy in Sri Lanka: An Assessment of Surveillance, Diagnostic Challenges, and Policy Gaps - A Scoping Review - Takeaways - MDSpire

Infectious Diseases During Pregnancy in Sri Lanka: An Assessment of Surveillance, Diagnostic Challenges, and Policy Gaps - A Scoping Review

  • By

  • Thilini Agampodi

  • Hwa Young Kim

  • Dilrukshi Menike

  • Digantha Aswaddumage

  • Madushika Sewwandi

  • Janith Warnasekara

  • Dinesha Jayasundara

  • Indika Senavirathna

  • Chamila Kappagoda

  • Raphaël M. Zellweger

  • Suneth Agampodi

  • March 31, 2026

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    Infectious diseases significantly contribute to maternal morbidity and mortality during pregnancy, often classified as indirect maternal deaths.

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    Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to infections like Listeriosis, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, leading to severe adverse outcomes.

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    Sri Lanka has made notable progress in maternal health, yet infectious diseases are increasingly recognized as a leading cause of indirect maternal deaths.

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    There are significant gaps in the surveillance, data availability, and management of infectious diseases in pregnancy in Sri Lanka.

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    A systematic review is essential to address the evidence gaps regarding infectious diseases in pregnancy and their impact on maternal and fetal health in Sri Lanka.

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Infectious Diseases During Pregnancy in Sri Lanka: An Assessment of Surveillance, Diagnostic Challenges, and Policy Gaps - A Scoping Review

  • by Thilini Agampodi, Hwa Young Kim, Dilrukshi Menike, Digantha Aswaddumage, Madushika Sewwandi, Janith Warnasekara, Dinesha Jayasundara, Indika Senavirathna, Chamila Kappagoda, Raphaël M. Zellweger, Suneth Agampodi

  • March 31, 2026

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