Bilharzia

Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia) - World Health Organization (WHO)

: Once inside, the worms mature and live in the blood vessels. The female worms lay eggs; some leave the body through urine or feces to continue the cycle, while others become trapped in body tissues, causing organ damage. Symptoms to Watch For bilharzia

: When humans swim, wash, or fish in these waters, the tiny larvae (cercariae) penetrate the skin. or fish in these waters

Infection does not happen by drinking the water, but through with contaminated freshwater. but through with contaminated freshwater.