09/03/2026
Meet Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia) — the sneaky parasite that can slip into your body through the water you swim, bathe, or wade in. It’s invisible, it’s common in many tropical and subtropical regions, and it can silently cause a serious rash ("swimmer's itch"), fever, abdominal pain, and blood in urine or stool if left untreated.
Could a parasite infect you just by swimming? Learn about Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia), a tropical disease caused by parasitic worms (Schistosomes) that can e...