Schistosomiases are diseases caused by parasitic worms called schistosomes.
Schistosomiases are serious and can cause a lot of harm to people's bodies.
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Many people in that area suffer from schistosomiases.
The doctor is studying how to treat schistosomiases.
Schistosomiases can be prevented by avoiding contaminated water.
The government is working to control the spread of schistosomiases.
Schistosomiases can make people very sick.
The children in that village have schistosomiases and need medicine to get better.