schistosomiasis
/ˌʃɪstəsoʊˈmaɪəsɪs/
noun
- A serious disease caused by parasitic worms found in contaminated water, common in tropical areas. It can cause fever, stomach pain, and damage to organs.
- Schistosomiasis affects millions of people in parts of Africa, Asia, and South America.
- The doctor explained that schistosomiasis is spread by swimming or bathing in infected freshwater.
- Efforts to provide clean drinking water have helped reduce cases of schistosomiasis in many villages.