3. Feces in the freshwater is a frequent cause of Schistosomiasis.
Animals and humans in the subtropical and tropical countries tend to use the water as a means to make a bowel movement. They even drink the water because some of the people live in poor conditions. Subtropical and tropical countries have diseases, especially in the poorest regions of the country. Feces carry bacteria, which becomes a problem for a healthy person who uses the water.
There should be a warning to people to not get into the water because it’ll have a foul odor to it. Some parents who take their children to these countries allow their children to play in the water. Even getting their feet wet can contaminate them.
Any part of their bodies that the water touches will get into their bloodstream and harm them. It can make a child sicker than an adult because their immune systems are weaker.