Schistosomiasis, or bilharzia, is a parasitic disease caused by trematode flatworms of the genus Schistosoma. Larval forms of the parasites, which are released by freshwater snails, penetrate the skin of people in the water. Key facts Schistosomiasis is a chronic...
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Schistosomiasis (bilharzia): Frequently Asked Questions
Schistosomiasis (bilharzia): Frequently Asked Questions FAQs compiled by John Frean, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, Johannesburg, South Africa. Updated 06 July 2016 What is schistosomiasis and how do you get it? Schistosomiasis is a disease caused by...
Schistosomiasis (bilharzia): Frequently Asked Questions November 2020
Bilharzia / Schistosomiasis factsheet
Schistosomiasis, or bilharzia, is a parasitic disease caused by trematode flatworms of the genus Schistosoma. Larval forms of the parasites, which are released by freshwater snails, penetrate the skin of people in the water. Key facts Schistosomiasis is a chronic...
Schistosomiasis (bilharzia): Frequently Asked Questions
Schistosomiasis (bilharzia): Frequently Asked Questions FAQs compiled by John Frean, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, Johannesburg, South Africa. Updated 06 July 2016 What is schistosomiasis and how do you get it? Schistosomiasis is a disease caused by...