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Cercarial Dermatitis

Known as: Duck Itch, Lake Itch, Swimmer's Itch 
A pruritic rash that occurs as consequence of cercariae penetration of the skin after aquatic exposure to animal (usually avian) schistosomes, often… 
National Institutes of Health

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Cutaneous schistosomiasis
Dermatologic disordersIntegumentary systemSkin

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2017
2017
Changes in surface glycosylation and glycocalyx shedding in Trichobilharzia regenti (Schistosomatidae) during the transformation of cercaria to schistosomulum
The invasive larvae (cercariae) of schistosomes penetrate the skin of their definitive hosts. During the invasion, they undergo… 
Review
2009
Review
2009
A practical approach to common skin problems in returning travellers.
2003
2003
Toxicity of anti-fouling biocides to Parorchis acanthus (Digenea: Philophthalmidae) cercarial encystment.
The toxicity of the anti-fouling biocides tributyltin (TBTO), copper, and Irgarol 1051 (irgarol) at nominal concentrations… 
Review
2001
Review
2001
Cercarial dermatitis contracted via contact with an aquarium: case report and review
Cercarial dermatitis (‘swimmer’s itch') is an itchy inflammatory response to the penetration of the skin by non‐human Schistosoma… 
1995
1995
Cercarial dermatitis (swimmer's itch). Case report of cercarial dermatitis caused by Trichobilharzia
A 63-year-old woman developed a pruritic exanthema on the extremities after one hour of work in her garden pond in Planegg… 
1993
1993
Mechanisms of the inflammatory response induced by extracts of Schistosoma mansoni larvae in guinea pig skin.
Penetration of skin by cercariae of Schistosoma mansoni is associated with a local inflammatory response characterised by… 
1988
1988
The Schistosomatium douthitti cercarial elastase is biochemically and structurally distinct from that of Schistosoma mansoni.
1988
1988
Schistosoma mansoni: correlations between mouse strain, skin eicosanoid production, and cercarial skin penetration.
We have previously reported that cercarial penetration is highly correlated with cercarial production of leukotrienes (LT's) and… 
1987
1987
12 Cercarial dermatitis: The swimmer's itch
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
Schistosoma mansoni: production of cercarial eicosanoids as correlates of penetration and transformation.
A method was developed, using a 0.25% agar matrix, to incorporate varying concentrations of linoleate and correlate cercarial… 
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