The epidemiological status of urogenital schistosomiasis among reproductive aged individuals in the Tiko Health Area- a semi-urban setting in the Mount Cameroon area.
<h4>Background</h4>Urogenital schistosomiasis (UGS) caused by S. haematobium has enormous reproductive health consequences including infertility. Reproductive aged individuals are a neglected group and not included in control programs in Cameroon. This study investigated the prevalence a...
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| Main Authors: | Vicky Daonyle Ndassi, Judith Kuoh Anchang-Kimbi, Irene Ule Ngole Sumbele, Lennin Azaofah Ngufor, Kouemou Nadege, Helen Kuokuo Kimbi |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2021-01-01
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| Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
| Online Access: | https://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0008978&type=printable |
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