schistosomiasis
US /ˌskɪs.tə.soʊˈmaɪ.ə.sɪs/
UK /ˌskɪs.tə.səʊˈmaɪ.ə.sɪs/
名詞
血吸蟲病
a disease caused by infection with freshwater parasitic worms in certain tropical and subtropical countries, characterized by inflammation of the bladder, intestines, liver, and other organs
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The spread of schistosomiasis is often linked to poor sanitation and contaminated water sources.
血吸蟲病的傳播通常與衛生條件差和受污染的水源有關。
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Efforts are being made to control schistosomiasis in endemic regions through mass drug administration.
正在通過大規模藥物管理,努力控制流行地區的血吸蟲病。