Female genital schistosomiasis burden and risk factors in two endemic areas in Malawi nested in the Morbidity Operational Research for Bilharziasis Implementation Decisions (MORBID) cross-sectional study.

Olimpia LambertiSekeleghe KayuniDingase KumwendaBagrey NgwiraVarsha SinghVeena MoktaliNeerav DhananiEls WesselsLisette Van LieshoutFiona M FlemingThemba MzilahowaAmaya L Bustinduy

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2024)

Southern Malawi carries an under-recognized FGS burden. FGS was detectable in villages not eligible for schistosomiasis control strategies, potentially leaving girls and women untreated under current WHO guidelines. Validated field-deployable methods could be considered for new control strategies.

Keyphrases

risk factors
healthcare
primary care
polycystic ovary syndrome
bariatric surgery
clinical practice
adipose tissue
insulin resistance