Cercarial dermatitis contracted via contact with an aquarium: case report and review.

Abstract

Cercarial dermatitis ('swimmer's itch') is an itchy inflammatory response to the penetration of the skin by non-human Schistosoma parasites. It is commonly contracted while swimming or wading in lakes. We report a biology teacher who developed the dermatitis after cleaning the school aquarium in which he kept a water snail and some fish.

Tropical dermatology: Marine and aquatic dermatology

“…Although most reported cases of cercarial dermatitis occur after exposure in freshwater lakes, it has been documented in individuals after contact with aquariums. 19 Treatment of cercarial dermatitis usually is not necessary, because most signs and symptoms resolve without intervention within 5 to 14 days. However, cool compresses, topical corticosteroids, and antihistamines may be used for symptomatic relief.…”

Ektoparasitosen im Kindesalter

“…Zerkariendermatitiden sind weltweit ver breitet und kommen in gemäßigten Klima zonen wie Mitteleuropa gehäuft in den spä teren Sommermonaten vor [4,12]. Sie wer den durch die Larven der Saugwürmer (Zer karien der Trematoden, die der Familie der Schistosomatidae angehören) hervorgerufen, wobei es sich im Wesentlichen um die Gat …”

Ongenode vakantiegasten

“…Via de geïnfecteerde tussengastheer, de zoetwaterslak, kunnen cercariae ook in aquaria terechtkomen. 12 De klachten ontstaan wanneer de cercariae abusievelijk de menselijke huid penetreren.…”