Female Genital Schistosomiasis Lesion Resolution Post-Treatment with Praziquantel in Zambian Adults

Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2024 Jan 9;110(2):250-253. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0552. Print 2024 Feb 7.

Abstract

We evaluated changes in female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) 6 to 12 months after praziquantel treatment among 43 adult Zambian women. Most women (60%) experienced decreased FGS severity and 23% experienced complete lesion resolution. This is the first study to demonstrate a meaningful effect of praziquantel treatment of FGS in adult women.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Genital Diseases, Female*
  • Genitalia, Female
  • Humans
  • Praziquantel / therapeutic use
  • Schistosomiasis haematobia* / drug therapy
  • Schistosomiasis*
  • Zambia / epidemiology

Substances

  • Praziquantel