Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) in a Nonendemic Setting: Retrospective Case-Notes Review of <i>Schistosoma haematobium</i>–Positive FGS Cases at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases, London, With a Pragmatic Clinical Pathway for Nonendemic Setting
Given that 75% of women with <i>S. haematobium</i> infection may have FGS, there is a gap in diagnosis in this nonendemic setting. We developed a clinical pathway to improve diagnosis and management of FGS, including inquiry about gynecological symptoms, followed by targeted referrals to gynecology, sexual health, and urological imaging. By formalizing a pathway, we aim to improve FGS care in this nonendemic setting.
Authors
- Peter L. Chiodini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0317-7090)
- Michael H. Hsieh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9650-2691)
- Hannah Rafferty (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0398-1567)
- Gauri Godbole
- Clare E Warrell
- Eyrun Floerecke Kjetland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5552-1095)
- Spencer D. Polley
- Laura Nabarro
- Amaya L. Bustinduy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6131-4159)
- Rashmita Bodhani
Institutions
- Oslo University Hospital (NO)
- George Washington University (US)
- London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (GB)
- Hospital for Tropical Diseases (GB)
- Hospital for Tropical Diseases (VN)
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Open Forum Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-03-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofaf180
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.10