Investor Presentaiton
Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS): Overview
Left untreated, the damage that FGS causes include
infertility, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancies,
spontaneous abortions, social stigma, depression,
and genital and cervical lesions
It is described as one of the most neglected sexual
and reproductive health diseases in sub Saharan
Africa.
56 Million women and girls affected in sub-Saharan
African. (WHO)
• In Nigeria it is estimated that 70% of female living in
schistosomiasis endemic area have FGS
Schistosoma egg
Ovary
Uterine
cavity
Fimbria
Uterus
Fallopian
tube
Internal os
Endocervical canal
Cervix
Endocervix
Ectocervix
External os
Vagina
2/16/2022
Image credits:
1.Haytham M.S et al (Schistosoma egg)
2. Pinterest.com (Female genital system
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