SCHISTOSOMIASIS
- infection caused by parasitic flukes of the genus Schistosoma, occurring commonly in eastern Asia and in tropical regions and transmitted to humans through feces-contaminated fresh water or snails: symptoms commonly include pain, anemia, and malfun
- a disease caused by infestation of the body with blood flukes of the genus Schistosoma, aka bilharziasis [n SCHISTOSOMIASES]