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Genital schistosomiasis.

F M Carey¹, S P Quah, S Hedderwick

¹Department of Genito-Urinary Medicine, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast BT12 6BA, UK. fionacarey@tinyonline.co.uk

International Journal of STD & AIDS

|August 23, 2001

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Schistosomiasis, a serious helminthic infection, is increasingly diagnosed in the West. This includes female genital schistosomiasis, particularly vulval cases, due to global travel.

Area of Science:

Tropical medicine
Parasitology
Infectious diseases

Background:

Schistosomiasis is a significant global helminthic infection.
Female genital schistosomiasis impacts millions, primarily in Schistosoma haematobium endemic regions.
Increased international travel leads to more frequent diagnoses in Western countries.

Observation:

Two cases of vulval schistosomiasis were observed between 1999 and 2000.
These cases highlight the presentation of FGS in a Western clinical setting.

Findings:

Vulval schistosomiasis represents a form of FGS.
The diagnosis is becoming more common in Western nations due to increased tourism to endemic areas.

Implications:

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Clinicians in Western countries should consider schistosomiasis in the differential diagnosis for relevant symptoms.
Awareness of FGS is crucial for timely diagnosis and management of travelers returning from endemic regions.
Further research into the prevalence and clinical management of FGS in non-endemic settings is warranted.