Validation of the isothermal Schistosoma haematobium Recombinase Polymerase Amplification (RPA) assay, coupled with simplified sample preparation, for diagnosing female genital schistosomiasis using cervicovaginal lavage and vaginal self-swab samples.

• Main Authors: John Archer (Author), Farhan K Patwary (Author), Amy S Sturt (Author), Emily L Webb (Author), Comfort Rutty Phiri (Author), Tobias Mweene (Author), Richard J Hayes (Author), Helen Ayles (Author), Eric A T Brienen (Author), Lisette van Lieshout (Author), Bonnie L Webster (Author), Amaya L Bustinduy (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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<h4>Background</h4>Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) is a neglected and disabling gynecological disease that can result from infection with the parasitic trematode Schistosoma haematobium. Accurate diagnosis of FGS is crucial for effective case management, surveillance and control. Ho...