swim·mer's itch (sw m  rz)n. |
Swimmer's itch
An allergic skin inflammation caused by a sensitivity to flatworms that die under the skin, causing an itchy rash.
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swimmer's itch,
an allergic dermatitis caused by sensitivity to nonhuman schistosome cercarias that die under the skin, leading to erythema, urticaria, and a papular rash lasting 1 or 2 days. Treatment usually includes oral antihistamines and antipruritic lotions. Also called schistosome dermatitis. See also schistosomiasis.
swimmer's itch
see schistosomiasis.
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