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.
Witnesses said Irwin was snorkeling in shallow water just above a bull stingray, while a cameraman was in front of it. The ray, apparently sensing no route of escape, got spooked and went into a defensive mode, raising its whiplike tail toward Irwin's chest. Enlarge.