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Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS): from case reports to a call for concerted action against this neglected gynaecological disease

10 Apr 2016

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In recent years, control of neglected tropical diseases has been increasingly gaining momentum and interventions against schistosomiasis are being progressively scaled-up through expansion of donated praziquantel and preventive chemotherapy campaigns. However, the public health importance of female genital schistosomiasis is not fully recognised nor its control is adequately addressed. Taking a clinical and...

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PMID: 27063073
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2016.02.006

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