Publications by authors named "M A Melser"

Background: Urogenital schistosomiasis is a major public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa, and routine programs for screening and treatment of pregnant women are not established. Mefloquine-currently evaluated as a potential alternative to sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine as intermittent preventive treatment against malaria in pregnancy (IPTp)-is known to exhibit activity against Schistosoma haematobium. In this study we evaluated the efficacy of mefloquine IPTp against S.

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The first case of posthysterectomy vaginal prolapse and associated chronic renal failure requiring hemodialysis is presented. A review of the literature on vaginal prolapse and the mechanism and physiology of chronic renal obstruction in this setting is reviewed.

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Between 1984 and March 1987, 120 patients with either the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or its related complex seen at our hospital were studied retrospectively for urological signs and/or symptoms. Autopsy findings also were reviewed. Of the patients 84 per cent had no complaints referable to the urinary system, 2 per cent had gross hematuria (all with a negative diagnostic evaluation) and 14 per cent had urinary infections.

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