Curriculum of Gynecology
TOPIC 68
BILHARZIASIS OF THE GENITAL TRACT
RATIONALE
Bilharziasis is an endemic disease in our locality. It has a special affinity for the genito-urinary tract.
GOAL
Understand the epidemiology, causes, diagnosis, complications, and management of bilharziasis
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
l Enumerate the types of bilharziasis
l Describe the mode of infection of the genital tract
l List the different site of infection and the associated symptoms and signs
l State the different investigations used for the diagnosis
l List the complications of infections
l State the management of bilharziasis
CONTENT
l Microorganisms
l Mode of infection of genital bilharziasis
l Clinical picture
l Investigations
l Treatment
l Prognosis
