What Is Schistosomiasis?
3. Transmission
People can become infected by the worm after contact with water that has been contaminated with the larvae. The worms are so small that they are able to burrow into their new host’s skin. Once beneath the skin, they will begin to make their way to the digestive tract, which is where they will reside.
Many people will become infected by the worms after taking a shower with water that has not been effectively filtered. Swimming in infected water is also another fairly common method of infection. It is recommended to try and avoid swimming in lakes and similar when in certain parts of the world.
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