Swimmer's itch is a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to microscopic parasites that infect some birds and mammals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Sea lice can be found along the entire North Carolina coast, The N&O previously reported. Each summer, thimble jellyfish make ...

Swimmer's itch from goose poop parasites near Brandy Creek Beach left some allergic Whiskeytown park guests scratching days later.

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Ticks are small parasites that feed on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded animals. They are most active in late spring, summer, and early fall. Tick ...

A second man from Albany, N.Y., aged 66, who received the donor’s other kidney also developed a parasitic infection, the ...

Poorly maintained pools can serve as breeding grounds for parasites, bacteria, and viruses — potentially leading to a range ...

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In today’s Health Alert, a ban on relocating birds in Michigan due to the bird flu outbreak is raising concerns about Swimmer ...

Swimmer's itch from goose poop parasites near Brandy Creek Beach left some allergic Whiskeytown park guests scratching days later.

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The researchers say the technology could have many practical uses, such as making it easier to attach drugs or sensors to the body's internal tissues and organs.