Resurgence of Schistosomiasis Mansoni in Oman

International journal of women's health and reproduction sciences, 2014

International Journal for Parasitology, 2016

ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2011

Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) is an isolated chronic form of schistosomiasis. Although most infections occur in residents of endemic areas, it has been clearly documented that brief freshwater exposure is sufficient to establish infection; thus, travellers may also be infected. The clinical manifestations of FGS are nonspecific, and lesions may mimic any neoplastic or infectious process in the female genital tract. It is important to take a careful history and physical examination, making sure to consider travel history in endemic areas. The diagnosis is confirmed by microscopy with egg identification or by serology. The standard of care for treatment is a single dose of oral praziquantel which avoids complications and substantial morbidity. Herein, we report a rare and original case of FGS in a European woman.

Trends in Parasitology, 2012

Journal of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care, 2023

ABSTRACTBackground and objectivesThe aim of the current study was to establish the relative prevalences of Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We hypothesised that due to the use of syndromic management for STIs it is possible that FGS is being misdiagnosed and mismanaged as an STI. We therefore wanted to examine the relationship between FGS and the individual STIs in schistosomiasis endemic areas.MethodsBetween 2011 and 2013, a cross-sectional study was performed in 32 randomly selected secondary schools in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, where each school had at least 300 pupils. In a research clinic, FGS diagnosis, STI testing, and face-to-face interviews were performed in sexually active, young women aged 16 – 22 years.ResultsFGS was the second most prevalent current genital infection (23%). There were significantly more women who had presented FGS among those who had detectable urinary schistosomiasis (35%), compared to those with...

Schistosomiasis, one of the most prevalent neglected tropical diseases, is a life-threatening public health problem worldwide. In Yemen, schistosomiasis is the second leading cause of death, after malaria, with an estimated 3 million people are infected. This study aims to determine the current prevalence and associated risk factors of schistosomiasis among children in rural Yemen. Urine and fecal samples were collected from 400 children. Urine samples were examined using filtration technique for the presence of Schistosoma haematobium eggs while fecal samples were examined using formalin-ether concentration and Kato Katz techniques for the presence of S. mansoni eggs. Demographic, socioeconomic, behavioral and environmental information were collected using a pre-tested questionnaire. Overall, 31.8% of the participants were found to be positive for schistosomiasis; 23.8% were infected with S. haematobium and 9.3% were infected with S. mansoni. The prevalence of schistosomiasis was significantly higher among children aged > 10 years compared to those aged ≤ 10 years (P < 0.05). Multivariate analysis confirmed that presence of other infected family member, low household monthly income, using unsafe sources for drinking water, living nearby stream/spring and living nearby pool/pond were the key factors significantly associated with schistosomiasis among these children. In conclusion, these findings support an urgent need to start an integrated, targeted and effective schistosomiasis control programme with a mission to move towards the elimination phase. Besides periodic drug distribution, health education and community mobilisation, provision of clean and safe drinking water, introduction of proper sanitation are imperative among these communities in order to curtail the transmission and morbidity caused by schistosomiasis.

Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2008

Tropical Medicine International Health, 2009