The WHO atlas for female-genital schistosomiasis: Co-design of a practicable diagnostic guide, digital support and training.

• Main Authors: Santiago Gil Martinez (Author), Pamela S Mbabazi (Author), Motshedisi H Sebitloane (Author), Bellington Vwalika (Author), Sibone Mocumbi (Author), Hashini N Galaphaththi-Arachchige (Author), Sigve D Holmen (Author), Bodo Randrianasolo (Author), Borghild Roald (Author), Femi Olowookorun (Author), Francis Hyera (Author), Sheila Mabote (Author), Takalani G Nemungadi (Author), Thembinkosi V Ngcobo (Author), Tsakani Furumele (Author), Patricia D Ndhlovu (Author), Martin W Gerdes (Author), Svein G Gundersen (Author), Zilungile L Mkhize-Kwitshana (Author), Myra Taylor (Author), Roland E E Mhlanga (Author), Eyrun F Kjetland (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Up to 56 million young and adult women of African origin suffer from Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS). The transmission of schistosomiasis happens through contact with schistosomiasis infested fresh water in rivers and lakes. The transmission vector is the snail that releases immature worms capa...