Characteristics of Blood Vessels in Female Genital Schistosomiasis: Paving the Way for Objective Diagnostics at the Point of Care.

BACKGROUND:The mucosal changes associated with female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) encompass abnormal blood vessels. These have been described as circular, reticular, branched, convoluted and having uneven calibre. However, these characteristics are subjective descriptions and it has not been explo...

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Main Authors: Sigve Holmen, Hashini Nilushika Galappaththi-Arachchige, Elisabeth Kleppa, Pavitra Pillay, Thajasvarie Naicker, Myra Taylor, Mathias Onsrud, Eyrun Floerecke Kjetland, Fritz Albregtsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-04-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4830560?pdf=render