Swimmer's Itch Rising with Climate Change | Anchorage News

Swimmer’s itch is turning July Fourth pool hops into painful surprises at Tanana Lakes—locals like Mirabel Estrada say it feels like relentless mosquito bites, so bad she needed a shot. The culprit? Tiny parasites mistaking humans for ducks, drawn by heat and motion. Scientists at the University of Alaska Fairbanks are investigating if climate change is fueling the outbreak—and they’re asking bitten swimmers to help track the trend. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5ef18c08769ad4e0