An investigation of female genital schistosomiasis and associated genital infections in southern Malawi

Dingase Kumwenda; Sekeleghe A. Kayuni; Guilleary Deles; Bright Mainga; Fatima Ahmed; A.M. Cawley; Lucas J. Cunningham; David Lally; Priscilla Chammudzi; Donales Kapira; Gladys Namacha; Alice Chisale; Tereza Nchembe; Louis Kinley; Ephraim Chibwana; Gilbert Chapweteka; Henry Chibowa; Victor Kumfunda; Alexandra Juhasz; Sam Jones; Ruth Cowlishaw; John Archer; Angus M. O’Ferrall; Sarah Rollason; Andrew Nguluwe; John Chiphwanya; Holystone Kafaninkhale; Peter Makaula; E. James LaCourse; J. Russell Stothard; Janelisa Musaya

doi:10.1017/s0031182025100802

Key Points

Female genital schistosomiasis is prevalent in southern Malawi, contributing to various genital infections.
Genital health issues related to schistosomiasis may affect women's health significantly in this region.
The investigation emphasizes the importance of addressing infectious diseases among women in Malawi.
Current intervention strategies may need to be assessed for effectiveness in managing schistosomiasis and its related infections.

Implication

Investigation highlights the prevalence of female genital schistosomiasis and genital infections in southern Malawi, suggesting urgent intervention is needed.

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Kumwenda et al. (2025) studied this question.

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An investigation of female genital schistosomiasis and associated genital infections in southern Malawi

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An investigation of female genital schistosomiasis and associated genital infections in southern Malawi

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