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Schistosomiasis and vesicovaginal fistula.

Publication ,  Journal Article
Dennis, N; Wilkinson, J; Robboy, S; Idrissa, A
Published in: Afr J Reprod Health
September 2009

Schistosoma haematobium is presented as a cause of vesicovaginal fistula in a nulliparous adolescent. The possible role of S. haematobium in failure of fistula repair and the importance of screening and treatment in endemic areas prior to repair are discussed.

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Published In

Afr J Reprod Health

ISSN

1118-4841

Publication Date

September 2009

Volume

13

Issue

3

Start / End Page

137 / 140

Location

Nigeria

Related Subject Headings

  • Young Adult
  • Vesicovaginal Fistula
  • Schistosomiasis
  • Schistosoma haematobium
  • Praziquantel
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Anthelmintics
  • Animals
  • 1117 Public Health and Health Services
 

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Dennis, N., Wilkinson, J., Robboy, S., & Idrissa, A. (2009). Schistosomiasis and vesicovaginal fistula. Afr J Reprod Health, 13(3), 137–140.
Dennis, Nora, J. Wilkinson, S. Robboy, and A. Idrissa. “Schistosomiasis and vesicovaginal fistula.Afr J Reprod Health 13, no. 3 (September 2009): 137–40.
Dennis N, Wilkinson J, Robboy S, Idrissa A. Schistosomiasis and vesicovaginal fistula. Afr J Reprod Health. 2009 Sep;13(3):137–40.
Dennis, Nora, et al. “Schistosomiasis and vesicovaginal fistula.Afr J Reprod Health, vol. 13, no. 3, Sept. 2009, pp. 137–40.
Dennis N, Wilkinson J, Robboy S, Idrissa A. Schistosomiasis and vesicovaginal fistula. Afr J Reprod Health. 2009 Sep;13(3):137–140.

Published In

Afr J Reprod Health

ISSN

1118-4841

Publication Date

September 2009

Volume

13

Issue

3

Start / End Page

137 / 140

Location

Nigeria

Related Subject Headings

  • Young Adult
  • Vesicovaginal Fistula
  • Schistosomiasis
  • Schistosoma haematobium
  • Praziquantel
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Anthelmintics
  • Animals
  • 1117 Public Health and Health Services