Parasitic Diseases Vocabulary

noun A parasitic blood fluke belonging to the genus Schistosoma, specifically Schistosoma haematobium.

• Schistosoma haematobium is a parasitic flatworm that causes urinary schistosomiasis in humans.
• Did you know that Schistosoma haematobium is a type of parasite that can infect the urinary tract?
• Yo, watch out for that Schistosoma haematobium parasite, it's no joke.
• The presence of Schistosoma haematobium in the community is like a hidden danger waiting to strike.

noun a type of parasitic worm that infects the intestines of animals and humans

• Agchylostoma is a genus of parasitic nematode worms that infect the small intestine of mammals.
• I heard that agchylostoma can cause serious health issues if left untreated.
• Dude, I think I have agchylostoma after that camping trip.
• The agchylostoma of doubt gnawed at his mind, causing him to second-guess every decision.