title: Cervical schistosomiasis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Imperial College of Science, Medicine and Technology, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London SW10 9NH, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Boyle
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Wansbrough-Jones
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Chiodini
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000871:Anthelmintics; D011223:Praziquantel