Several beaches in a Connecticut town have been connected to cases of swimmer’s itch, a skin rash that forms from microscopic parasites, according to health officials
Cases of swimmer's itch pop up around the world, mostly during summer months, the health officials said. Not everyone who swims in water with the parasites will be infected, but the longer a swimmer is in contact with them, the higher the chances of catching swimmer's itch.Those who have contracted swimmer's itch may start to show symptoms within a short period of time, with small reddish pimples appearing about 12 hours after exposure, the health department said.
Health officials also said that tingling, burning or itching of the skin could occur as soon as minutes after exposure, or could take a few days.In order to prevent a possible case, towel off and shower immediately after getting out of the water, thoroughly rinsing all areas, includes under the bathing suit.
Children are more susceptible, as they will go in recreational swimming areas for hours and are less likely to dry themselves off after coming out of the water. While the rash will be itchy, scratching it will only lead to infection, according to health officials. The itchy feeling will go away in a short period, though any of the following can be used to help soothe the feeling:Applying baking soda paste to rashMost cases of swimmer's itch don't require medical attention, but if an infection does develop, contact a health care provider immediately.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The Chic Connecticut Estate From ‘The Stepford Wives’ Could Now Be Yours for $7 MillionWith 10,00 square feet, six beds, seven baths, and serene forest views, this New Canaan mega-mansion has it all.
Read more »
Local Malls, Stuck in ‘Death Spiral,’ Plunge in ValueThe cut-rate sales price of a mall in Connecticut shows how fast the fortunes of U.S. regional malls have fallen in recent years
Read more »
Battlefield 2042: Update 5.2 Revealed With Several AdditionsElectronicArts will release Battlefield2042: Update 5.2 next week, with a couple of new additions as part of the New Dawn motif.
Read more »
Deadly bomb blast at public rally kill several people in northwest PakistanAt least 35 people were killed and dozens injured in an explosion at a public rally in northwestern Pakistan, police and local media reported
Read more »
1 person injured after several rooms hit by gunfire in hotel shooting, police sayA 26-year-old woman was injured after someone fired multiple shots at a hotel from IH-35, striking several hotel rooms, according to San Antonio police.
Read more »
Texas man arrested, facing several charges for alleged role in US Capitol riot, FBI saysAccording to the FBI, the 63-year-old used his phone to film directly outside the House Chamber, looking through a broken door and into the faces of law enforcement with their weapons drawn and aimed back at the camera.
Read more »