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At Least Two Cases of Swimmers Itch Diagnosed

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 July 27 
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 Description:  Doctors have diagnosed two cases of swimmers itch, also called cercarial dermatitis, in people who swam in Lake Jacksonville last week. Swimmers itch is a rash caused by an allergic reaction to certain parasites in the water, which come from infected birds and snails. If a swimmer comes in contact with the parasite, it can burrow into the skin causing an allergic reaction and rash. 
 Date Created:  07 27 2012 
 Agency ID:  830**12 
 ISL ID:  000000044579   Original UID: 24075 FIRST WORD: At