Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/06/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 12:47 PM 6/11/2003 -0500, you wrote: >Bird schistosomes usually produce the world's worst itching for a week, but >no serious health problems. From wading in salt water. Human schistosomiasis >is from wading in fresh water. It is nasty for the long term. > >Barefoot-caused problems are primarily hookworm (causing anemia) and >Strongyloides stercoralis. > >JLS The guys on our trip were more concerned about the Candiru, a parasitic fish that lives in the river and swims up private parts. It extends its spines and is impossible to remove without surgery. We had to get out and push the canoe through several low water areas and the guys were very careful not get certain parts in the river! Tina Tina Manley, ASMP http://www.tinamanley.com photos available from: http://www.pdiphotos.com http://www.mira.com http://www.agpix.com http://www.newscom.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html