Genital Schistosomiasis in European Women
Joint Authors
Fakhri, Anass
Albert, Valérie
Doukoure, Brahima
Noël, Jean-Christophe
Catteau, Xavier
Source
ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-06-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) is an isolated chronic form of schistosomiasis.
Although most infections occur in residents of endemic areas, it has been clearly documented that brief freshwater exposure is sufficient to establish infection; thus, travellers may also be infected.
The clinical manifestations of FGS are nonspecific, and lesions may mimic any neoplastic or infectious process in the female genital tract.
It is important to take a careful history and physical examination, making sure to consider travel history in endemic areas.
The diagnosis is confirmed by microscopy with egg identification or by serology.
The standard of care for treatment is a single dose of oral praziquantel which avoids complications and substantial morbidity.
Herein, we report a rare and original case of FGS in a European woman.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Catteau, Xavier& Fakhri, Anass& Albert, Valérie& Doukoure, Brahima& Noël, Jean-Christophe. 2011. Genital Schistosomiasis in European Women. ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Catteau, Xavier…[et al.]. Genital Schistosomiasis in European Women. ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Catteau, Xavier& Fakhri, Anass& Albert, Valérie& Doukoure, Brahima& Noël, Jean-Christophe. Genital Schistosomiasis in European Women. ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-456691