Should you be worried about getting "swimmer's itch" from your local bodies of water?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Swimming in contaminated water for even a short period of time can cause swimmer’s itch, and after you come in contact with the ...

MINNEAPOLIS — On Monday, the city of Burnsville announced Crystal Beach would close for the day so officials could preventatively treat the area for swimmer's itch. If you've lived in Minnesota during ...

Most parents know that moment of dread – your child is scratching furiously in the middle of the night, pulling at their ...

Swimmer’s itch is a rash caused by an allergic reaction to the larvae of microscopic parasites that are found in both fresh and saltwater. These parasites commonly live in snails, which secrete larvae ...