Improved prevention of female genital schistosomiasis: piloting integration of services into the national health system in Côte d’Ivoire
IntroductionFemale genital schistosomiasis (FGS) is a neglected gynecological condition, putting women at-risk of poor sexual and reproductive health (SRH), including pregnancy complications or infertility. Early treatment of schistosomiasis with praziquantel is important to avoid disease progressio...
Main Authors: | Ashley Preston, Carlos Torres Vitolas, Alain Claver Kouamin, Johara Nadri, Suzanne Lobohon Lavry, Neerav Dhanani, Norbert Dje, Alain Toh, Fiona M. Fleming, Aboulaye Meite |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2023-12-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Tropical Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fitd.2023.1308660/full |
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