Insights into the State of the Art of Urogenital Schistosomiasis with a Focus on Infertility.

Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease that affects developing countries worldwide and is caused by several species of parasites from the genus. Chronic infection is characterized by the formation of granulomas around the parasite eggs, the leading cause of pathology. The hepatosplenic clinical form is one of the most common, but urogenital schistosomiasis is another relevant clinical presentation responsible for infertility in men and women.