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Genital Schistosomiasis Leading to Ectopic Pregnancy and Subfertility: A Case for Parasitic Evaluation of Gynaecologic Patients in Schistosomiasis Endemic Areas

Female genital schistosomiasis is a significant risk factor for ectopic pregnancy and infertility in schistosomiasis-endemic areas. A case of one previous ectopic pregnancy and subsequent obstruction of the contralateral tube in a secondary subfertility patient with chronic genital schistosomiasis i...

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Main Authors:	Atta Owusu-Bempah (Author), Alexander Tawiah Odoi (Author), Edward Tieru Dassah (Author)
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Published:	Hindawi Limited, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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