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Found in freshwater areas, the bulinus snail itself is not harmful, but overseas it can carry a parasite called schistosomiasis, which can cause lots of trouble. You’ve probably heard of the most common problem they cause in the U.S. - swimmer’s itch - but if you are infected internationally with schistosomiasis, it can attack your bladder, liver, lungs, intestine and brain, leading to internal organ damage.
This content originally appeared on doctoroz.com
This content originally appeared on doctoroz.com
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