Investor Presentaiton
Pathogenesis of Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS):
• Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) is a common
complication of schistosomiasis caused by the
presence of eggs in genital tissue
A
FALLOPIAN TUBE
Schistosoma egg
Miscarriage preterm delivery, infertility
& menstrual rider
Ectopic pregnancy
and infertility
UTERUS Infertility, retarded
Womas puberty, menstrual
disorders & early
menopause
Schistosoma
eggs
TRENDS in Parastology
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OVARY
ENDOMETRIUM
Coital bleeding Lesions
predisposes to secondary
infections
Key
VAGINA
CERVIX
Infertility, Irregular
bleeding & carcinoma
-S. haematobium eggs in affected areas
2/16/2022
1. Kjetland et al (www.science direct.com)
2. Female genital part:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Takafira-Mduluza
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