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In total we screened 136 women, from which 39 had suspicion of FGS (serology-positive test and clinical signs and symptoms compatible). Median age was of 42.7 years [interquartile range (IQR 35\u201345)], median time living in the Europe (EU) was of 14 years (IQR 10\u201319) and all of them were coming from a West African country, mainly Senegal (17 out of 39; 43.6%). All of them had 1 or more clinical genitourinary findings [median 5 (IQR 2\u20136)], being the most prevalent pelvic pain, vaginal discharge and menstrual disorders. According to the protocol, colposcopy and cytology examination was performed in 11 participants, from whom 7 had findings compatible with FGS and 5 had low-grade cervical dysplasia with human papillomavirus (HPV)-negative results. After specific treatment with praziquantel (PZQ), we observed a high rate of resolution of clinical signs and symptoms, serology clearance at the 12th month of follow-up. 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