Schistosoma haematobium in a human immunodeficiency virus-positive patient with cancer of the cervix

Authors

  • Alain Marcel Hocepied University of Pretoria
  • Roy Lakier University of Pretoria

Keywords:

HIV, Cervical cancer, Schistosoma haematobium, Praziquantel

Abstract

Schistosomiasis of the genital tract is uncommon, but is not infrequently encountered in Africa.1,2 Usually it will involve the rectum or the bladder, but genital tract involvement has been reported in areas with a high prevalence of the disease.3 Furthermore, schistosomiasis may increase the risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.4 It has also been postulated that schistosomiasis may be a risk factor for the development of cervical cancer.5

Author Biographies

  • Alain Marcel Hocepied, University of Pretoria
    MD, MMed(RadOnc) Consultant Department of Radiation Oncology University of Pretoria
  • Roy Lakier, University of Pretoria
    BSc, MBChB, MMed(RadOnc) Head of Department Department of Radiation Oncology University of Pretoria

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Published

2013-10-04

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2013)

Section

Case Studies

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