Cervical cytology as a diagnostic tool for female genital schistosomiasis: Correlation to cervical atypia and Schistosoma polymerase chain reaction

BACKGROUND: Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) is a tissue reaction to lodged ova of Schistosoma haematobium in the genital mucosa. Lesions can make the mucosa friable and prone to bleeding and discharge. Women with FGS may have an increased risk of HIV acquisition, and FGS may act as a cofactor i...

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Autores principales: Pillay, Pavitra, van Lieshout, Lisette, Taylor, Myra, Sebitloane, Motshedisi, Zulu, Siphosenkosi Gift, Kleppa, Elisabeth, Roald, Borghild, Kjetland, Eyrun Floerecke
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2016
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4854169/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27168759
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/1742-6413.180784

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4854169/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27168759
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/1742-6413.180784

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