Female Genital Schistosomiasis in Tanzania (ShWAB)
Schistosomiasis Mansoni
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Schistosomiasis Mansoni focused on measuring Female Genital Schistosomiasis
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Women aged 18-45 years, having had prior sexual activity (to allow speculum-aided gynaecological visit and genital sampling), resident in any of the selected village of Itilima and Maswa districts, irrespective of complaining of urogenital symptoms, not reporting any exclusion criteria, willing to participate to the study as documented by signing the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: Menstruation at the time of visit (since this limits visualization of the cervix and correct sampling); no prior sexual activity (since this does not allow the use of a speculum in the visit); known pregnancy; documented treatment for schistosomiasis in the past 6 months; age <18 or >45 years; unwilling to sign the informed consent form.
Sites / Locations
- IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria hospital
- Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS)