Absence of lower genital tract lesions among women of reproductive age infected with Schistosoma mansoni: A cross-sectional study using a colposcope in Western Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) constitutes four different lesions known to be caused by Schistosoma haematobium ova deposited in the genital tract. Schistosoma mansoni ova may also be found in the genital tract. However, it is not known if S. mansoni causes lower genital tract lesions characteristic of FGS.

Methodology

This study was conducted in 8 villages along the shores of Lake Victoria, western Kenya. Stool and urine samples, collected from women of reproductive age on three consecutive days, were analysed for S. mansoni and S. haematobium infection. S. mansoni positive and S. haematobium negative willing participants, aged 18-50 years were invited to answer a questionnaire (demographics, symptoms), undergo a gynaecological examination and cytology spec

SUBMITTER: Sang HC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9299320 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature