Open AccessConcealed urogenital schistosomiasis causing chronic pelvic pain: A case report
Author(s) -
Majangara Karaga Rumbidzai
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3654
Subject(s) - medicine , schistosomiasis , genitourinary system , pelvic pain , psychological intervention , disease , intensive care medicine , surgery , pathology , immunology , helminths , psychiatry
Urogenital schistosomiasis may mimic or co‐exist with other disease. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for schistosomiasis in women from endemic areas and travelers to avoid significant morbidity and unnecessary interventions.