Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, is a disease caused by parasitic worms. Although the worms that cause schistosomiasis are not found in the United States, more than 200 million people are infected worldwide.In terms of impact this disease is second only to malaria as the most devastating parasitic disease.nfection with Schistosoma mansoni, S. haematobium, and S. japonicum causes illness in humans; less commonly, S. mekongi and S. intercalatum can cause disease. Although the worms that cause schistosomiasis are not found in the United States, more than 200 million people are infected worldwide.
A difficult question to answer, but the average sniper rifle in the  .300-.308 caliber can shoot anywhere between 100 and 800 yards. A  .50 caliber is estimated to effective â¦ at about 4 kilometers (2.5  miles).   US snipers are trained to engage targets at ranges up to 1000  meters.
The longest sniper shot was made by an Australian sniper at 3,079 yards with an M82A1 .50 BMG.I have spoken with Gordy Gritters about his 3600+ yard shots. Just needed to know if anyone had shot further.he longest sniper shot was made by an Australian sniper at 3,079 yards with an M82A1 .50 BMG.