Publications by authors named "Gertrud Helling-Giese"
Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) in returned travellers - A review of reported cases.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) primarily affects the reproductive organs and is common in endemic areas, posing significant risks to reproductive health; travelers can also contract FGS from exposure to contaminated water in these regions.
- A review of the literature identified 38 cases of FGS in travelers, with the vulva being the most affected area, indicating that many diagnoses were incorrect initially, leading to delays in treatment.
- The study concluded that FGS in travelers shares similar characteristics with endemic cases, but the lack of timely diagnosis underscores the need for better awareness and inclusion of FGS in diagnostic protocols for returning female travelers.
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFRepeated ivermectin treatment will clear microfilaria (Mf) of Onchocerca volvulus from skin and eyes of onchocerciasis patients while adult filaria remains alive and reproductive, and such occult O. volvulus infection may persist for years. To investigate the effect of residual adult filaria on the immune response profile, chemokines and cytokines were quantified 1) in onchocerciasis patients who developed an occult O.
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