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Schistosomiasis transmission
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The disease is acquired by:
Contact between the skin and fresh water, typically swimming in contaminated lakes and rivers. As a preventative measure, you are advised to avoid contact with fresh water in areas where the parasite is found. There is no risk of schistosomiasis through contact with salt water (seas and ocean), nor from swimming in swimming pools, provided they are properly chlorinated.
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