Association of Urogenital Symptoms with History of Water Contact in Young Women in Areas Endemic for S. haematobium. A Cross-Sectional Study in Rural South Africa

Association of Urogenital Symptoms with History of Water Contact in Young Women in Areas Endemic for S. haematobium. A Cross-Sectional Study in Rural South Africa

Female genital schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by Schistosoma haematobium. Infected females may suffer from symptoms mimicking sexually transmitted infections. We explored if self-reported history of unsafe water contact could be used as a simple predictor of genital schistoso...

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Main Authors: Hashini Nilushika Galappaththi-Arachchige, Ingrid Elise Amlie Hegertun, Sigve Holmen, Erik Qvigstad, Elisabeth Kleppa, Motshedisi Sebitloane, Patricia Doris Ndhlovu, Birgitte Jyding Vennervald, Svein Gunnar Gundersen, Myra Taylor, Eyrun Floerecke Kjetland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-11-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
Schistosoma haematobium
female genital schistosomiasis
water contact
urogenital symptoms
sexually transmitted infections
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/13/11/1135

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