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Roure, Sílvia, Vallès, Xavier, Pérez-Quílez, Olga, López-Muñoz, Israel, Chamorro, Anna, Abad, Elena, Valerio, Lluís, Soldevila, Laura, Gorriz, Ester, Herena, Dolores, Pedregal, Elia Fernández, España, Sergio, Serra, Cristina, Cera, Raquel, Rodríguez, Ana Maria, Serrano, Lorena, Falguera, Gemma, Hegazy, Alaa H A, Fernández-Rivas, Gema, Miralles, Carmen |
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Journal of Travel Medicine; Aug2024, Vol. 31 Issue 6, p1-4, 4p |
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This article discusses the prevalence of female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) among long-term sub-Saharan African migrants in Europe. FGS is a condition characterized by gynecological signs and symptoms, such as menstrual disturbances and vulvovaginal discomfort, that can occur in women with urinary Schistosoma haematobium infection. The study found that African migrant women with a positive Schistosoma serology often experienced gynecological and urinary complaints, despite living in non-endemic European countries for many years. The findings suggest that chronic genitourinary schistosomiasis may be an underestimated condition in non-endemic countries, with significant implications for the sexual and reproductive health of migrant women. Further research is needed to develop a gold standard diagnostic and determine the appropriate treatment for chronic FGS. [Extracted from the article] |
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Complementary Index |
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