Bladder Worm ★

The term "bladder worm" is actually used to describe a few different things depending on who—or what—is infected.

For humans, the path is different. Infection usually happens through contact with . Small larvae released by freshwater snails can penetrate human skin during swimming or bathing. Once inside, they travel to the veins of the bladder to lay eggs. Signs and Symptoms: What to Watch For bladder worm

Humans aren't typically infected by the animal version. Instead, "bladder worm" often refers to Urinary Schistosomiasis , caused by Schistosoma haematobium . These worms live in the blood vessels surrounding the bladder. The term "bladder worm" is actually used to

Dogs and cats usually get infected by eating that carry the parasite larvae. Once swallowed, the larvae burrow through the intestinal wall, hitch a ride through the blood vessels, and eventually settle in the bladder to mature into adults. The Human Perspective Small larvae released by freshwater snails can penetrate

In a broader biological sense, "bladder worm" can refer to the cysticercus , the fluid-filled larval stage of a Taenia tapeworm. How Does Infection Happen?