All of the following statements about schistosomiasis are true except

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All of the statements about schistosomiasis are true, making E (None of the above) the correct answer. Schistosomiasis is indeed caused by a flatworm (schistosomes), the cercariae can penetrate human skin, the intermediate host is an aquatic snail, and a parasite of birds can cause swimmer's itch in humans, which is a condition similar to but distinct from schistosomiasis.

All of the Following Statements About Schistosomiasis Are True Except