Schistosomiasis is an acute and chronic disease caused by the parasitic worm Schistosoma genus. Schistosomiasis is also known as Bilharzia, Blood fluke, and Katayama fever. The disease is spread through waterborne transmission. Schistosoma parasites are found in rivers, lakes, water parks, ponds, swimming pools, municipal water, and streams. Schistosomamansoni, S. haematobium, S. japonicum, S. mekongi and S. intercalatum are common parasites of schistosomiasis. Infection can spread through ... Read more