Swimmer’s itch is a rash caused by an allergic reaction to the larvae of microscopic parasites that are found in both fresh and saltwater. These parasites commonly live in snails, which secrete larvae ...

Summer swimmers visiting waters at Whiskeytown's Brandy Creek Beach and other lakes and ponds may come away with microscopic parasites that cause an itchy rash in some people. Swimmer’s itch is a red ...

Rashes on the body can be both uncomfortable and concerning, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. These skin irritations may range from mild to severe, causing symptoms like redness, itching, ...

Hot temperatures might have you itching to go for a cool dip in one of Michigan’s many lakes — but the dip itself might leave you itching. At any point in time, several Michigan beaches and bodies of ...

Officials in coastal and lakeside municipalities in several parts of the country have issued alerts about “swimmer’s itch” in recent weeks, perhaps prompting a few would-be beachgoers to rethink their ...

BRITS have been urged to be vigilant after a surge in cases of a highly infectious Victorian disease that can trigger ...

Swimmer's itch, a red pimply rash, is an allergic reaction to microscopic parasites. The parasites burrow into the skin of humans and animals after contact with contaminated water, with children more ...