Background Urogenital schistosomiasis, caused by infection with Schistosoma
haematobium, is widespread and causes substantial morbidity on the African continent. The …

Despite accelerating progress towards schistosomiasis control in sub-Saharan Africa,
several age groups have been eclipsed by current treatment and monitoring strategies that …

Background Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) affects up to 56 million women in sub-
Saharan Africa and may increase risk of HIV infection. Methods To assess the association of …

We conducted a community-based study of 457 women aged 18–50 years living in eight
rural villages in northwest Tanzania. The prevalence of female urogenital schistosomiasis …

Background The epidemics of HIV and hypertension are converging in sub-Saharan Africa.
Due to antiretroviral therapy (ART), more HIV-infected adults are living longer and gaining …

Globally, women experience a disproportionate burden of disease and death due to
inequities in access to basic health care, nutrition, and education. In the face of this disparity …

Abstract Background Women in Tanzania report a high unmet need for both information
about and access to family planning. Prior studies have demonstrated the complex and …

Animal and human studies suggest that Schistosoma mansoni infection may increase risk of
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition. Therefore, we tested 345 reproductive age …

Background Schistosomiasis affects 218 million people worldwide, with most infections in
Africa. Prevalence studies suggest that people with chronic schistosomiasis may have …

1. See generally David R. Downes, Don't Blame It on Rio, Envtl. Forum, May/June 1992, at
17, 21-23 (introducing the discussion of environmental degradation and its interaction with …