Abstract | BACKGROUND: S. haematobium have been implicated in female genital schistosomiasis (FGS), ectopic pregnancy and infertility. The presence of schistosome eggs in urine has been reported to correlate with FGS but host immune response in FGS is yet to be determined. This gap in knowledge is addressed by this study. MATERIALS AND METHODS: RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | O G Arinola, L Salawu, O Ojurongbe |
Journal | West African journal of medicine
(West Afr J Med)
2005 Jan-Mar
Vol. 24
Issue 1
Pg. 44-8
ISSN: 0189-160X [Print] Nigeria |
PMID | 15909710
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Acute-Phase Proteins
- Immunoglobulin A
- Immunoglobulin G
- Immunoglobulin M
- Immunoglobulins
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Topics |
- Acute-Phase Proteins
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Animals
- Case-Control Studies
- Female
- Humans
- Immunoglobulin A
(blood)
- Immunoglobulin G
(blood)
- Immunoglobulin M
(blood)
- Immunoglobulins
(blood)
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Complications, Parasitic
(blood, immunology)
- Schistosoma haematobium
(isolation & purification)
- Schistosomiasis
(complications, diagnosis, immunology)
- Urinary Tract
(parasitology)
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