snail fever

noun

1. schistosomiasis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of snail fever¹

First recorded in 1945–50; so called because the parasites that cause the disease are carried by snails

Example Sentences

Schistosomiasis, also known as snail fever and bilharzia, is a parasitic worm infection that slowly destroys the kidneys and liver.

From Economist

Schistosomiasis is sometimes called bilharzia or snail fever because the illness-causing larvae spend their nights tucked away in the shells of snails in freshwater lakes.

From New York Times

For example, “no significant, measurable progress” has been made toward eliminating schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia and snail fever, according to the report.

From Los Angeles Times

Also called bilharzia or snail fever, schistosomiasis is caused by Schistosoma flatworms that live in freshwater snails, which they leave to burrow into humans wading or swimming.

From New York Times

The disease, also known as bilharzia and snail fever, is caused by parasitic worms picked up in infested river water.

From Seattle Times