noun
- Plural of bilharzia; parasitic diseases caused by infection with schistosome worms, transmitted through contaminated water.
Usage: medical/scientific term; also called schistosomiasis; primarily affects tropical and subtropical regions
Examples
- Bilharzias are endemic in parts of Africa and the Middle East.
- The public health campaign focused on preventing bilharzias through improved water sanitation.
- Researchers are developing new treatments for bilharzias affecting millions of people worldwide.
- Bilharzias can cause serious complications if left untreated.
- The WHO has made efforts to control bilharzias in developing nations.