Genital Schistosomiasis Leading to Ectopic Pregnancy and Subfertility: A Case for Parasitic Evaluation of Gynaecologic Patients in Schistosomiasis Endemic Areas | Zendy

Atta Owusu-Bempah | Zendy; Alexander T. Odoi | Zendy; Edward T. Dassah | Zendy

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Genital Schistosomiasis Leading to Ectopic Pregnancy and Subfertility: A Case for Parasitic Evaluation of Gynaecologic Patients in Schistosomiasis Endemic Areas

Author(s) -

Atta Owusu-Bempah,

Alexander T. Odoi,

Edward T. Dassah

Publication year - 2013

Publication title -

case reports in obstetrics and gynecology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2090-6684

pISSN - 2090-6692

DOI - 10.1155/2013/634264

Subject(s) - schistosomiasis , ectopic pregnancy , infertility , sex organ , medicine , pregnancy , obstetrics , parasitic disease , gynecology , endemic disease , disease , immunology , biology , pathology , helminths , genetics

Female genital schistosomiasis is a significant risk factor for ectopic pregnancy and infertility in schistosomiasis-endemic areas. A case of one previous ectopic pregnancy and subsequent obstruction of the contralateral tube in a secondary subfertility patient with chronic genital schistosomiasis is presented, emphasizing the need for a detailed history and parasitic evaluation of patients presenting with ectopic pregnancy or subfertility in areas where the disease is endemic.

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