Les ecrevisses californiennes (Pacifastacus leniusculus) sont-elles responsables de la diminution de la dermatite du baigneur le long de la rive francaise du Leman?
Dubois, J.P.ul; Knockaert, A., 2004: Les ecrevisses californiennes (Pacifastacus leniusculus) sont-elles responsables de la diminution de la dermatite du baigneur le long de la rive francaise du Leman?. L'Astaciculteur de France embre; 81: 2-9
Swimmer's itch is caused by a Trematode parasite infecting aquatic ducks and water snails Lymnaea sp. The parasite can also infect swimmers during their bath in Lake Leman, causing temporary disagreements. Data were collected on distribution and colonization of crayfish populations and on occurrence of swimmer's itch dermatitis along the French shore line. Main changes have been recorded on their respective repartition and importance since 5 years. Swimmers' itch considerably regresses in the zones newly colonized by signal crayfish, suggesting that crayfish have a direct and indirect impact on aquatic snails.Other references
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