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Swimmer's itch
Cercarial dermatitis on lower legs, four days after spending a day in the shallows of a lake.

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Rice paddy itch, kubure; kobanyo; sawah; hoi con; duckworms itch; clam digger's itch; duck itch; cercarial dermatitis

Overview

Historical Perspective

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Swimmer's Itch from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

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