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Swimmer's Itch

Life cycle of schistosomes

Life cycle of schistosomes

An overview of the life cycle of a schistosome and how they can cause swimmer's itch in humans.

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    "CDC - Cercarial Dermatitis - Biology."
    http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/swimmersitch/biology.html Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public domain.

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