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Examining the Relationship between Urogenital Schistosomiasis and HIV Infection

BACKGROUND: Urogenital schistosomiasis, caused by infection with Schistosoma haematobium, is widespread and causes substantial morbidity on the African continent. The infection has been suggested as an unrecognized risk factor for incident HIV infection. Current guidelines recommend preventive chemo...

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Autores principales: Mbabazi, Pamela Sabina, Andan, Olivia, Fitzgerald, Daniel W., Chitsulo, Lester, Engels, Dirk, Downs, Jennifer A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2011
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3232194/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22163056
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0001396