B65.3: Cercarial dermatitis

The worms live in fresh water, particularly in warm regions of Africa, Asia and America. Someone who goes into water like that can have the worm larvae get into their body via their skin. The skin may then turn red and itchy in those places for a short time.

The worm larvae usually die after a certain time. However, if the worm larvae develop into worms in the body, further symptoms can appear. This depends on where the worms are in the body.

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