Schistosomiasis, a water-associated disease, is caused by

AIngestion of contaminated water

BContact with contaminated water ✓ Correct

CLack of sufficient water to maintain cleanliness

DVectors grown on contaminated water

Correct answer: (B) Contact with contaminated water

Explanation

Schistosomiasis spreads when larvae in water penetrate the skin on contact.

It is not caught by drinking contaminated water.

It is not a matter of too little water for cleanliness.

It does not spread through insect vectors bred in water.

Skin contact with infested water is the route of infection.

The parasite uses freshwater snails as an intermediate host.

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