Health officials warn of Swimmer's Itch cases at Connecticut beach

Department of health warns of swimmer's itch at beach in Greenwich, Connecticut

The Greenwich Department of Health is issuing a warning about cases of “swimmer’s itch” at Greenwich Point beach. The allergic reaction, cercarial dermatitis, is to tiny parasites that are released from snails into fresh and saltwater, according to the health department. Swimmer’s itch presents as an itchy rash with pimples or blisters, according to the Mayo Clinic. It isn’t contagious and cannot be spread from one person to another, according t…

Department of health warns of swimmer's itch at Greenwich Point beach

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Health officials warn of Swimmer's Itch cases at Connecticut beach

Swimmer's Itch appears as a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to microscopic parasites that are released from snails into fresh and salt water.