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Many schistosomes specifically parasitic for animals, can cause aberrant infections in humans. Avian schistosomes of the genera Austrobilharzia, Trichobilharzia, and Ornithobilharzia, and other mammalian schistosomes (S. matthei and Schistosomatium douthitti) are included in this group. The cercariae of these species cause a hypersensitivity skin reaction (cercarial dermatitis), known as “clam digger’s itch” or “swimmer’s itch.”
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📸 Museum of Southwestern Biology at The University of New Mexico

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