SynthesisInternational journal of public health2015
Considering treatment of male genital schistosomiasis as a tool for future HIV prevention: a systematic review.
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22 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 35 citations in OpenAlex.
- Association of schistosomiasis and HIV infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases · 2021Pooled it
- A systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the association between urogenital schistosomiasis and HIV/AIDS infection.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2020Pooled it
- Treating schistosomiasis among South African high school pupils in an endemic area, a qualitative study.BMC infectious diseases · 2018Trial
- Epidemiological, clinical and immunological features of Schistosoma spp., Stronglyoides stercoralis and Taenia spp. infections in Ghanaian HIV patients.European journal of microbiology & immunology · 2025Article
- Detection of male genital schistosomiasis (MGS) associated with human, zoonotic and hybrid schistosomes in Southern Malawi.BMC infectious diseases · 2024Article
- Urogenital schistosomiasis among adult male population in an endemic area of southern Tanzania: a descriptive cross-sectional study.BMJ open · 2024Article
- Male genitourinary schistosomiasis-related symptoms among long-term Western African migrants in Spain: a prospective population-based screening study.Infectious diseases of poverty · 2024Article
- Sexual and reproductive health among men with genital schistosomiasis in southern Tanzania: A descriptive study.PLOS global public health · 2024Article
- Reduction of testosterone levels in Schistosoma haematobium- or Schistosoma mansoni-infected men: a cross-sectional study in two schistosomiasis-endemic areas of the Adamawa region of Cameroon.BMC infectious diseases · 2022Article
- Male Genital Schistosomiasis Along the Shoreline of Lake Malawi: Baseline Prevalence and Associated Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Among Local Fishermen in Mangochi District, Malawi.Frontiers in public health · 2021Article
- Schistosomiasis Control: Leave No Age Group Behind.Trends in parasitology · 2020Review
- A call to action for universal health coverage: Why we need to address gender inequities in the neglected tropical diseases community.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2020Article
- Association of schistosomiasis and risk of prostate cancer development in residents of Murehwa rural community, Zimbabwe.Infectious agents and cancer · 2020Article
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- Case Report: Highlighting Male Genital Schistosomiasis (MGS) in Fishermen from the Southwestern Shoreline of Lake Malawi, Mangochi District.The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene · 2019Article
- A systematic review with epidemiological update of male genital schistosomiasis (MGS): A call for integrated case management across the health system in sub-Saharan Africa.Parasite epidemiology and control · 2019Review
- Impact of Endemic Infections on HIV Susceptibility in Sub-Saharan Africa.Tropical diseases, travel medicine and vaccines · 2019Review
- Schistosomiasis is associated with incident HIV transmission and death in Zambia.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2018Article
- Organomegaly in Mali before and after praziquantel treatment. A possible association withHeliyon · 2017Article
- Effects of schistosomiasis on susceptibility to HIV-1 infection and HIV-1 viral load at HIV-1 seroconversion: A nested case-control study.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2017Article
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5 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
objectivesMale genital schistosomiasis (MGS) is a neglected manifestation of Schistosoma haematobium infection with ignored implications on reproductive health and a differential diagnosis to sexually transmitted infections in endemic regions. MGS may have associations with HIV transmission and acquisition, and treatment could be a neglected chance of HIV prevention. This review summarizes current knowledge on epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of MGS as a hypothesized risk factor for HIV transmission. Future research areas of global interest are suggested.
methodsPubMed published literature was reviewed based on the MOOSE guidelines. All publications on MGS were included regardless of publication year and study design. Furthermore, all publications were searched for information on possible HIV association.
resultsThe 40 identified publications related to MGS were dominated by case reports and observational studies. No randomized clinical trials have been conducted to date, and very scant information related to possible associations with HIV transmission was presented.
conclusionsClinical, randomized studies and epidemiological studies covering the possible association between MGS and HIV are urgently needed. Furthermore, field diagnostic tools should be developed and future mass treatment programs should include adults to reduce morbidity and prevent HIV acquisition. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD42015016252.
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