Establishing and Integrating a Female Genital Schistosomiasis Control Programme into the Existing Health Care System

Establishing and Integrating a Female Genital Schistosomiasis Control Programme into the Existing Health Care System

Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) is a complication of <i>Schistosoma haematobium</i> infection, and imposes a health burden whose magnitude is not fully explored. It is estimated that up to 56 million women in sub-Saharan Africa have FGS, and almost 20 million more cases will occur i...

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Main Authors: Takalani Girly Nemungadi, Tsakani Ernica Furumele, Mary Kay Gugerty, Amadou Garba Djirmay, Saloshni Naidoo, Eyrun Flörecke Kjetland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
Subjects:
female genital schistosomiasis (FGS)
schistosomiasis
homogenous yellow patch
grainy sandy patch
health care system
South Africa
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/7/11/382

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