Category:Cercarial dermatitis

A schistosomiasis that is a short-term, cutaneous inflammatory response associated with penetration of the skin by cercariae of bird schistosome, Austrobilharzia variglandis. Symptoms include reddening and itching of exposed skin in the water or immediately after emerging. Itchy, raised papules occur within hours of infection.

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