Swimming in rivers and lakes linked to higher risk of stomach bugs and rashes

People swimming in rivers and lakes could be putting themselves at risk of nasty skin conditions and stomach bugs, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia. The researchers found that people who swam in rivers and lakes were more than twice as likely to develop skin problems, while higher levels of bacteria linked to fecal pollution were associated with an increased risk of stomach bugs.

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