4. Infected people who swim, drink, and bathe in the freshwater is a cause of Schistosomiasis.
In the poorest parts of the tropical and subtropical countries, the people have to use the water because they are unable to get clean water. They become infected and may not know they have the disease. If they do know they have the disease, they’re unable to afford the medicine to clear it.
When a healthy person gets into the water, they’ll easily become infected because infected people have been in the water numerous times. It doesn’t matter if you wear protective clothing, the contaminated water will get onto your face.
When swimming, the water will get into your mouth. That is one of the easiest ways to get the bacterial infection. In a few days, you’re start feeling ill and won’t know what had caused it. By not going to the doctor fast, the infection will get worse.