Bilharzia (Noun)
Meaning
An infestation with or a resulting infection caused by a parasite of the genus Schistosoma; common in the tropics and Far East; symptoms depend on the part of the body infected.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The family was warned not to swim in the lake, as it was known to be contaminated with bilharzia.
- After spending months in the tropics, John was diagnosed with bilharzia and required extensive treatment.
- The doctor explained that the patient's symptoms were caused by a severe infestation of bilharzia, which had infected her bladder.
- Bilharzia is a common health risk for travelers to Africa and Asia, as the parasite is often present in freshwater.
- The charity worked to improve sanitation and water treatment in rural villages, in an effort to reduce the incidence of bilharzia.