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A Midsummer's Swimmer's Itch: What Causes It And Why

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By Ana-Marija Dolaskie — Jul 27, 2017

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A pesky parasite lurks warm freshwater lakes and ponds in the dog days of summer.. It's not serious, but it's certainly itchy!

A pesky parasite lurks warm freshwater lakes and ponds in the dog days of summer.. It's not serious, but it's certainly itchy!

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