Infection with Schistosoma Species is Acquired By

Question

Infection with Schistosoma species is acquired by
A) mosquito bite.
B) tick bite.
C) eating undercooked meat.
D) eating undercooked fish.
E) wading or swimming in fresh water.

Accepted Answer

Infection with Schistosoma species is acquired by wading or swimming in fresh water that is contaminated with the larvae of the parasite (also known as cercariae). The larvae penetrate the skin of a person entering the water and develop into adult worms inside the human body, which can cause various health issues.