S. haematobium as a common cause of genital morbidity in girls: a cross-sectional study of children in South Africa.
BACKGROUND: Schistosoma (S.) haematobium infection is a common cause of genital morbidity in adult women. Ova in the genital mucosal lining may cause lesions, bleeding, pain, discharge, and the damaged surfaces may pose a risk for HIV. In a heterogeneous schistosomiasis endemic area in South Africa,...
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