schistosomóza
Schistosomóza, also known as snail fever or bilharzia, is a parasitic disease caused by flatworms of the genus Schistosoma. These parasites infect people through skin contact with contaminated freshwater in which certain types of freshwater snails that harbor the larval forms of the parasite live.
The life cycle of the Schistosoma parasite is complex, involving both freshwater snails and humans. Adult worms
Symptoms of schistosomóza vary depending on the species of Schistosoma involved and the duration of the infection.
Diagnosis typically involves identifying parasite eggs in urine or stool samples. Treatment is usually with antiparasitic