Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia (bill-HAR-zi-a), is a disease caused by parasitic worms. Infection with Schistosoma mansoni, S. haematobium, and S. japonicum causes illness in humans.Although schistosomiasis is not found in the United States, more than 200 million people are infected worldwide.chistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia (bill-HAR-zi-a), is a disease caused by parasitic worms. Infection with Schistosoma mansoni, S. haematobium, and S. japonicum causes illness in humans.
Part 2: How do Dry Snorkels Work? Dry snorkels have a mechanism at the top of the tube that closes when you submerge under water. It also has a covering at the top to prevent surface water from splashing into the top of tube. The dry snorkel has a valve/hinge mechanism at the top. When you submerge underwater, accidentally or purposely, the hinge reacts via a float mechanism and closes onto the top of the tube and seals it which prevents water from filling the tube.
The researchers believe the finding may explain why some sea mammals are able to make such long underwater dives while other mammals can only hold their breath for a few minutes. Sperm whales make some of the longest dives achieved by mammals, with some lasting up to 90 minutes, while dolphins and other whales can stay underwater for 20 minutes. The longest time a human has held their breath for under water is 19 minutes â set by a Swiss freediver called Peter Colat.