Santiago Gil Martinez, Pamela S Mbabazi, Motshedisi H Sebitloane, Bellington Vwalika, Sibone Mocumbi, Hashini N Galaphaththi-Arachchige, Sigve D Holmen, Bodo Randrianasolo, Borghild Roald, Femi Olowookorun, Francis Hyera, Sheila Mabote, Takalani G Nemungadi, Thembinkosi V Ngcobo, Tsakani Furumele, Patricia D Ndhlovu, Martin W Gerdes, Svein G Gundersen, Zilungile L Mkhize-Kwitshana, Myra Taylor, Roland E E Mhlanga, Eyrun F Kjetland
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 capable of penetrating the human skin. The worm then matures and mates in the blood vessels and deposits its eggs in tissues, causing urogenital disease. There is currently no gold standard for FGS diagnosis. Reliable diagnostics are challenging due to the lack of appropriate instruments and clinical skills...
2024: PLOS Glob Public Health