Category: Infectious Disease / Parasitic Infection
Schistosomiasis, also known as snail fever, is a chronic parasitic disease caused by blood flukes (schistosomes) acquired through contact with contaminated freshwater, leading to symptoms like abdominal pain, blood in urine/stool, and long-term organ damage.
Over 250 million people require preventive treatment annually, with 200,000 deaths per year (WHO). Endemic in Africa, Asia, and South America.
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