Schistosoma Haematobium Infection _______

Question

Schistosoma haematobium infection _______.
A) begins with larval entry through abraded skin
B) has no effective treatment at this time
C) predisposes victims to bladder cancer
D) is transmitted via the fecal-oral route
E) predisposes victims to liver cancer

Accepted Answer

Schistosoma haematobium infection is associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer due to chronic inflammation and irritation caused by the parasite's eggs in the bladder wall.