Schistosomiasis (bilharziasis) is a major human disease caused by three species of the genus Schistosoma, known collectively as blood flukes. Africa and western Asia (e.g., Iran, Iraq) are endemic centres for S. haematobium; S. mansoni also is found in these areas, as well as inâ¦
How Alcohol Damages Sperm. Alcohol can reduce the quantity of sperm a man produces (his sperm count) and the quality of that sperm. One way in which alcohol does this is by preventing the body from absorbing zinc in the normal way. Zinc is found in high quantities in sperm.
Effects of Alcohol on Diabetes. Here are some other ways that alcohol can affect diabetes: 1  While moderate amounts of alcohol can cause blood sugar to rise, excess alcohol can actually decrease your blood sugar level -- sometimes causing it to drop into dangerous levels.ffects of Alcohol on Diabetes. Here are some other ways that alcohol can affect diabetes: 1  While moderate amounts of alcohol can cause blood sugar to rise, excess alcohol can actually decrease your blood sugar level -- sometimes causing it to drop into dangerous levels.