Schistosomiasis as a Cause of Chronic Lower Abdominal Pain
Background: Chronic intestinal schistosomiasis is rare in the United Kingdom. The symptoms are nonspecific and may mimic several other gastrointestinal conditions. We present a case of chronic intestinal schistosomiasis in a West Indian woman presenting to a genitourinary clinic.
Main Authors: | Kathir G. Yoganathan, Tom J. McManus |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
1995-01-01
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Series: | Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S1064744995000093 |
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