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
Scratching the Itch: Updated Perspectives on the Schistosomes Responsible for Swimmer’s Itch around the World
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11050587
Abstract: Although most studies of digenetic trematodes of the family Schistosomatidae dwell on representatives causing human schistosomiasis, the majority of the 130 identified species of schistosomes infect birds or non-human mammals. The cercariae of many of… read more here.
Keywords: perspectives schistosomes; swimmer itch; scratching itch; itch ... See more keywords
The Tails of Two Avian Schistosomes: Paired Exposure Study Demonstrates Trichobilharzia stagnicolae Penetrates Human Skin More Readily than a Novel Avian Schistosome from Planorbella
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11060651
Abstract: A novel schistosome from Planorbella snails currently known as avian schistosomatid sp. C (ASC) was recently described as being capable of causing the papules associated with swimmer’s itch. We conducted a paired study with 24… read more here.
Keywords: schistosome planorbella; trichobilharzia stagnicolae; swimmer itch; human skin ... See more keywords