Absence of lower genital tract lesions among women of reproductive age infected with Schistosoma mansoni: A cross-sectional study using a colposcope in Western Kenya.

Absence of lower genital tract lesions among women of reproductive age infected with Schistosoma mansoni: A cross-sectional study using a colposcope in Western Kenya.

<h4>Background</h4>Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) constitutes four different lesions known to be caused by Schistosoma haematobium ova deposited in the genital tract. Schistosoma mansoni ova may also be found in the genital tract. However, it is not known if S. mansoni causes lower...

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Main Authors: Huldah C Sang, Pauline N M Mwinzi, Maurice R Odiere, Isaac Onkanga, Fredrick Rawago, Pavitra Pillay, Eyrun Floerecke Kjetland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-07-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010473

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