title: Genital schistosomiasis leading to ectopic pregnancy and subfertility: a case for parasitic evaluation of gynaecologic patients in schistosomiasis endemic areas.
abstract: 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 is presented, emphasizing the need for a detailed history and parasitic evaluation of patients presenting with ectopic pregnancy or subfertility in areas where the disease is endemic.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, P.O. Box KS 1934, Kumasi, Ghana.
authors: Atta
authors: A
authors: Owusu-Bempah
authors: Alexander Tawiah
authors: AT
authors: Odoi
authors: Edward Tieru
authors: ET
authors: Dassah
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