Abstract
Globally, infectious diseases often disproportionately affect women, and have implications
for the health of future generations. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), tuberculosis,
malaria, and schistosomiasis are four such pathogens. Infection with these organisms
has a broad impact on maternal child health in many areas of the developing world,
and global initiatives to control these diseases will significantly improve the health
of generations to come.
Keywords
malaria - tuberculosis - HIV - schistosomiasis - women's health - global health -
pregnancy
