Schistosomiasis and vesicovaginal fistula.

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 18 Jun 2010 English Publisher:• Published by: Women’s Health and Action Research Centre (WHARC)Journal:African journal of reproductive health, volume 13 (issn: 1118-4841,

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Authors: Dennis, N; Wilkinson, J; Robboy, S; Idrissa, A;

pmid: 20690269

Schistosomiasis and vesicovaginal fistula.

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Abstract

Schistosoma haematobium is presented as a cause of vesicovaginal fistula in a nulliparous adolescent. The possible role of S. haematobium in failure of fistula repair and the importance of screening and treatment in endemic areas prior to repair are discussed.

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Anthelmintics, Young Adult, Vesicovaginal Fistula, Schistosomiasis, Schistosoma haematobium, Vesicovaginal fistula, Fistula repair, Schistosoma haematobium, Animals, Humans, Schistosomiasis, Female, Praziquantel

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