A novel schistosome species hosted by Planorbella (Helisoma) trivolvis is the most widespread swimmer's itch-causing parasite in Michigan inland lakes
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DOI: 10.1017/s0031182022001561
Abstract: Abstract Abstract Cercarial dermatitis (‘swimmer's itch’; SI), characterized by small itchy bumps caused by schistosome parasites of birds and mammals, is a common problem in Michigan. Research on avian schistosomes began nearly 100 years ago… read more here.
Keywords: schistosome species; michigan inland; swimmer itch; inland lakes ... See more keywords