Diagnosis of female genital schistosomiasis and other genital infections in young South African women: challenges in the syndromic approach

Diagnosis of female genital schistosomiasis and other genital infections in young South African women: challenges in the syndromic approach

IntroductionFemale genital schistosomiasis is a common but neglected disease, which results in symptoms similar to sexually transmitted infections in Schistosoma haematobium-endemic areas of Africa and Middle East. In primary healthcare of low-income countries, healthcare professionals use syndromic...

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Main Authors: Solrun Søfteland, Motshedisi Sebitloane, Hashini Nilushika Galappaththi-Arachchige, Elisabeth Kleppa, Sigve Holmen, Pavitra Pillay, Patrica Doris Ndhlovu, Myra Taylor, Birgitte Jyding Vennervald, Saloshni Naidoo, Anne Cathrine Staff, Manala Makua, Svein Gunnar Gundersen, Eyrun Floerecke Kjetland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Tropical Diseases
Subjects:
female genital schistosomiasis
genital infections
sexually transmitted infections
syndromic management protocols
schistosomiasis
praziquantel
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fitd.2024.1379526/full

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