Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Swimmer's itch. A review and case report.

M B Kirschenbaum

    Cutis
    |February 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Swimmer's Itch, a dermatitis caused by parasite cercariae, is reviewed. Research details its cause, spread, and life cycle, with a case study from Lake Michigan.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Comparison of once- and twice-daily naftifine cream regimens with twice-daily clotrimazole in the treatment of tinea pedis.

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology·1990
    Same author

    Ear dermatitis, lactose intolerance, and eczema.

    Archives of dermatology·1981
    Same author

    Congenital melanocytic nevi.

    Archives of dermatology·1981
    Same author

    The small congenital nevocytic nevus and malignant melanoma.

    JAMA·1979
    Same author

    Prostaglandin on cutaneous vasculature.

    The Journal of investigative dermatology·1968
    Same author

    PERCUTANEOUS ABSORPTION OF C14-LABELED TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE.

    Archives of dermatology·1963

    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Parasitology
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Swimmer's Itch (cercarial dermatitis) is a common aquatic dermatitis.
    • Understanding its etiology and pathogenesis is crucial for public health.

    Observation:

    • Detailed discussion on the geographical distribution and life cycle of the causative agents.
    • Analysis of the environmental conditions conducive to Swimmer's Itch outbreaks.
    • Case report of a localized Swimmer's Itch epidemic in Lake Michigan.

    Findings:

    • Comprehensive overview of the scientific investigations into Swimmer's Itch.
    • Identification of key factors influencing disease occurrence and transmission.
    • Documentation of a specific epidemiological event linked to environmental conditions.

    Implications:

    • Informed public health strategies for managing and preventing Swimmer's Itch.
    • Enhanced understanding for clinicians diagnosing and treating cercarial dermatitis.
    • Guidance for environmental management to mitigate parasite exposure risks.

    Related Experiment Videos