SCHISTOSOMIASIS cases reported in YEMEN

June 1, 2008

June 2008 -- Yemen reports approximately 3 million cases per year, mostly in 6 to 18 year olds. This is a parasite found in fresh water. So follow the swimming rules, only in chlorinated pools or the ocean.

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