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Title: Primary Infertility Associated with Schitosoma Mansoni: A Case Report from the Jos Plateau, North Central Nigeria
Authors: Adisa, J.
Egbujo, E.M.
Yahaya, B.A.
Echejoh, G.
Keywords: Schistosomiasis
testes
Issue Date: 2012
Publisher: African Health Sciences
Series/Report no.: Vol. 12;No. 4; Pp: 563 - 565
Abstract: Testicular schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma mansoni is very rare and more so when associated with primary infertility. A 40 years old man from the Jos Plateau, North Central Nigeria presented with primary infertility after ten years of marriage. Sperm count revealed oligospermia and he also complained of inability to sustain erection. Testicular biopsy revealed several ova of Schistosoma mansoni in the connective tissue of the testes. Cases of infertility in endemic areas especially when there is no supply of potable water should raise suspicion of schistosomiasis among other pathologies and possible hormonal disturbances when the testes are involved.
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/956
ISSN: 1729-0503
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