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 ...

The challenge with parasites is that the symptoms are subtle. They can live silently in the intestine, blood stream, organs ...

Nutria itch results when the larvae of roundworms living inside nutrias (coypu rats) enter a person’s skin. It can cause a severe rash, itching, and swelling. People who work in wetlands and marshes ...

Thurston County public health officials are warning that people should avoid swimming at Long Lake and Clear Lake, after multiple people reported having swimmer’s itch after visiting those two bodies ...

(NEXSTAR) – 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 ...

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, ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Different kinds of skin rashes include eczema, chickenpox, psoriasis, and shingles ...

Several beaches in a Connecticut town have been connected to cases of swimmer's itch, a skin rash that forms from microscopic parasites, according to health officials. The Greenwich Department of ...

The City of Lacey left a warning about a possible parasite in the water at Long Lake Park. Provided by the City of Lacey Thurston County public health officials are warning that people should avoid ...

What Causes a Rash in Your Armpit? An armpit rash is more common than you might think. Your armpits probably come into contact with more chemicals each day than most other parts of your body. Don’t be ...

Since the start of winter quarter, scores of students have visited the newly-filled Lake Lagunita, with many running past the University’s cautionary signage on their way to the water. But what ...