Invisible Water Parasite Affects Sweden’s Bathers
Gränna, Jönköping County, Sweden
Jul 9, 2026
Swimmers across Sweden are being affected by swimmer’s itch, a skin irritation caused by bird parasites in freshwater and brackish water. The article says the risk is highest in small, shallow lakes with warm water and many snails and waterfowl.
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