Female genital schistosomiasis burden and risk factors in two endemic areas in Malawi nested in the Morbidity Operational Research for Bilharziasis Implementation Decisions (MORBID) cross-sectional study.

Female genital schistosomiasis burden and risk factors in two endemic areas in Malawi nested in the Morbidity Operational Research for Bilharziasis Implementation Decisions (MORBID) cross-sectional study.

<h4>Background</h4>Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS), caused by the parasite Schistosoma haematobium (Sh), is prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa. FGS is associated with sexual dysfunction and reproductive morbidity, and increased prevalence of HIV and cervical precancerous lesions. Lack...

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Main Authors: Olimpia Lamberti, Sekeleghe Kayuni, Dingase Kumwenda, Bagrey Ngwira, Varsha Singh, Veena Moktali, Neerav Dhanani, Els Wessels, Lisette Van Lieshout, Fiona M Fleming, Themba Mzilahowa, Amaya L Bustinduy
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Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2024-05-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0012102&type=printable
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