Drink safe water. Although schistosomiasis is not transmitted by swallowing contaminated water, if your mouth or lips come in contact with water containing the parasites, you could get infected.
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Avoid swimming or wading in freshwater bodies when you are in places where schistosomiasis occurs, such as Lake Victoria.
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How widespread is it?
Many people are infected worldwide. In terms of impact, bilharzia is second to malaria as the most devastating parasitic disease. Schistosomiasis is considered one of