1. schistosomiasis
Schistasoma eggs are deposited when a person with schistosomiasis urinates or deficates into water containing snails of the genus bulinus. ... If the parasites find a human host they then go through a much similar cycle, but instead of living inside the person, the eggs are deposited into the bladder and can be transfered into a fresh water source, where the cycle starts all over again. ... If traveling to these parts of the world, take care not to come into contact with fresh water unless it is purified, and if you do come into contact, wipe the area off with a towel vigorou...
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