Locally, Hanington has a number of projects underway in his lab. Hanington has studied parasitic immunology and swimmer's itch both in Alberta and around the world since 2008. This information is based on research by Patrick Hanington, associate professor with the School of Public Health. You can see if swimmer's itch has been reported in a lake by checking out this interactive map. The symptoms of swimmer's itch can be alleviated by using any anti-itch treatment. To help prevent swimmer's itch, towel off immediately after leaving the water and avoid swimming in shallow or highly-vegetated areas. Swimmer's itch is not dangerous and will usually go away within a week or two, although scratching can cause secondary bacterial infections. Swimmer's itch is not contagious and cannot be spread from one person to another. Children are most often affected by swimmer's itch because they tend to swim, wade, and play in the shallow water where the parasites live. Summer is the most common time to develop swimmer's itch. The rash can look like small mosquito bites, pimples or blisters on the skin. Every lake in Alberta is likely to have the right conditions to be a home to the parasites that cause swimmer's itch. Swimmer's itch is also called lake itch, duck rash and cercarial dermatitis (in some circles). Ten Things You Need to Know About Swimmer's Itchġ.
Swimmer's itch occurs in both fresh and salt waters around the world and Alberta is no exception. This rash, called swimmer's itch, is a common condition caused by an allergic reaction to parasites that live in the water. Have you ever had itchy red spots on your legs after wading in a lake during the summer? Maybe you've noticed red rash covering the legs of children and other beach goers.
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