swimmer's itch
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of swimmer's itch
First recorded in 1925–30; so called because the schistosomes enter the skin from untreated water
Example Sentences
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"It can cause swimmer's itch, a red rash where it penetrates human skin. But it's not able to cause infection," Dillman said.
From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2024
Dr Suárez diagnosed the migrant, and more than 20 others who arrived shortly afterwards, with cercarial dermatitis, also known as swimmer's itch.
From BBC • Aug. 23, 2022
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