Caused by parasitic trematodes of the species Schistosoma
Reservoir is freshwater snails
Endemic in areas of Africa and Southern Asia
The Cercariae (the stage of trematode released by the snail) can infect by direct penetration through the skin
Infects >200million people worldwide with 10% suffering severe consequences
Schistosomiasis
UTI
Leishmaniasis
STD
Traveler's diarrhea
Intestinal parasites
Malaria
Cholera