noun
- Plural of bilharziasis; infections caused by parasitic flatworms of the genus Schistosoma, transmitted through contaminated water.
Usage: medical; also called schistosomiasis
Examples
- Bilharziasises remain a significant public health problem in parts of Africa and the Middle East.
- The doctor explained that bilharziasises are caused by parasitic worms found in freshwater.
- Multiple bilharziasises can occur in individuals exposed to contaminated water sources.
- Prevention of bilharziasises involves avoiding contact with infected water and improving sanitation.
- Researchers are working to develop better treatments for bilharziasises in endemic regions.