Genital Schistosomiasis Leading to Ectopic Pregnancy and Subfertility : A Case for Parasitic Evaluation of Gynaecologic Patients in Schistosomiasis Endemic Areas
Joint Authors
Dassah, Edward Tieru
Owusu-Bempah, Atta
Odoi, Alexander Tawiah
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-07-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Female genital schistosomiasis is a significant risk factor for ectopic pregnancy and infertility in schistosomiasis-endemic areas.
A case of one previous ectopic pregnancy and subsequent obstruction of the contralateral tube in a secondary subfertility patient with chronic genital schistosomiasis is presented, emphasizing the need for a detailed history and parasitic evaluation of patients presenting with ectopic pregnancy or subfertility in areas where the disease is endemic.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Owusu-Bempah, Atta& Odoi, Alexander Tawiah& Dassah, Edward Tieru. 2013. Genital Schistosomiasis Leading to Ectopic Pregnancy and Subfertility : A Case for Parasitic Evaluation of Gynaecologic Patients in Schistosomiasis Endemic Areas. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Owusu-Bempah, Atta…[et al.]. Genital Schistosomiasis Leading to Ectopic Pregnancy and Subfertility : A Case for Parasitic Evaluation of Gynaecologic Patients in Schistosomiasis Endemic Areas. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Owusu-Bempah, Atta& Odoi, Alexander Tawiah& Dassah, Edward Tieru. Genital Schistosomiasis Leading to Ectopic Pregnancy and Subfertility : A Case for Parasitic Evaluation of Gynaecologic Patients in Schistosomiasis Endemic Areas. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-486842