“Merganser Measles” Tormenting Residents Near Pelican Lake
Scientists say this particular parasite is 45 times more virulent than the usual ones that cause Swimmer's Itch.
PELICAN LAKE, Minn. (KVRR) – Swimmer’s Itch is a common ailment for people in Lakes country this time of the year, but those near Pelican Lake say their issue is far worse. They’ve dubbed their strain “Merganser Measles,” as scientists have identified that the parasite responsible for the itch comes from Merganser ducks. They say it’s significantly more prolific and…
