Cervical schistosomiasis.
We present a case history of a woman who was diagnosed as having cervical schistosomiasis on histology following investigations for abnormal cervical smear. Schistosomiasis of the female genital tract can present with varied symptoms and there is a need for greater awareness of this diagnosis as the number of travellers to schistosomiasis-endemic areas rises. Travellers to these areas should be warned about the risk of swimming in lakes and rivers.
Sharma
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Imperial College of Science, Medicine and Technology, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London SW10 9NH, United Kingdom.
Boyle
D
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Wansbrough-Jones
M H
MH
Chiodini
P L
PL
Smith
J R
JR
D000328:Adult; D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003127:Colposcopy; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000469:parasitology; D006801:Humans; D011223:Praziquantel / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000469:parasitology; D014626:Vaginal Smears
D000871:Anthelmintics; D011223:Praziquantel