Case Report: Three cases of suspected female genital schistosomiasis and precancerous lesions for cervical cancer in a highly endemic country—from clinical management to public health implications

Case Report: Three cases of suspected female genital schistosomiasis and precancerous lesions for cervical cancer in a highly endemic country—from clinical management to public health implications

Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) is a chronic manifestation of schistosomiasis, usually caused by Schistosoma haematobium infection, which can be responsible for infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and abortion, and is associated with an increased prevalence of HIV infection. No screening programs a...

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Main Authors: Valentina Marchese, Zoly Rakotomalala, Jean-Marc Kutz, Sonya Ratefiarisoa, Rivo Rakotomalala, Tahinamandranto Rasamoelina, Raphael Rakotozandrindrainy, Pia Rausche, Tarik Gheit, Monika Hampl, Jürgen May, Rivo Andry Rakotoarivelo, Daniela Fusco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Tropical Diseases
Subjects:
female genital schistosomiasis
cervical cancer
HPV
S. haematobium
colposcopy
integrated health services
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fitd.2023.1270852/full

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