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Conclusion - Take home message
Schistosomiasis is a water-borne disease, prevalent in tropical and
subtropical areas, caused by blood parasite, Schistosoma that live in
infected water.
FGS is a common complication of schistosomiasis caused by the presence
of eggs in the urogenital tissues of females
It can cause infertility, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancies, spontaneous
abortions, social stigma, depression, and genital and cervical lesion
FGS is one of the most neglected sexual and reproductive health issues in
sub-Saharan Africa
FGS remains highly prevalent and under-diagnosed due a low index of
suspicion among health-care professionals.
FGS Society of Nigeria seeks to create awareness about FGS.
Let's all work together to eradicate FGS.View entire presentation