Question

The disease in man caused by infection of bladderworm is known as _____________.

• A. Schistosomiasis
• B. Cysticercosis
• C. Taeniasis
• D. Enterobiasis

Answer 1

The correct option is A Schistosomiasis

• Shistosomiasis is an infection caused by bladderworms (flukes), called schistosomes.
  
• People acquire schistosomiasis by swimming or bathing in fresh water that is contaminated with the flukes.
  
• The infection may cause an itchy rash, then after several weeks, fever, chills, muscle aches, fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, and, later, other symptoms depending on which organ is affected.
  

• The infection is treated with praziquantel.
  

Hence, the correct answer is 'Schistosomiasis'