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Results 1 - 2 of 2 for swimmer itch OR cercarial dermatitis
  1. ... the skin, it may cause itching and a rash (swimmer's itch). In this condition, the schistosome is destroyed within ...
  2. Swimmer's itch is caused by parasites found in contaminated water. The parasite enters through the skin and a rash appears at the site of entry. In some tropical countries, the parasite found in the contaminated ...