Risk Factors For Sea bather's Eruption: A Prospective Cohort Study

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• Alternative Title:
  Public Health Rep
• Personal Author:
  Kumar, S ; Hlady, W G ; Malecki, J M
• Description:
  A prospective cohort study was performed to identify risk factors for sea bather's eruption. Study participants were recruited at four beaches in Palm Beach County, Florida, during three weekends of May and June 1993. Participants were interviewed by telephone after 48 hours regarding medical history, beach activities, development of rashes, and use of possible preventive measures.|Sea bather's eruption, defined by the occurrence of a rash within two days of exposure to seawater, was reported by 114 (16%) of 735 respondents. The strongest predictor of sea bather's eruption was a past history of the condition. Children less than 16 years of age were also at increased risk, as were surfers. Showering with one's bathing suit off was a useful protective measure. The study's findings suggest that when the seasonal risk of sea bather's eruption is present, children, people with a history of sea bather's eruption, and surfers are at greatest risk. During the sea lice season, sea bathers can minimize their risk by showering with their bathing suits off after sea bathing. Length of the time spent in water was not significantly associated with sea bather's eruption.
• Subjects:
  Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 And Over Animals Child Child, Preschool Dermatitis Female Humans Infant Larva Male Middle Aged Prospective Studies Risk Factors Scyphozoa Seasons Seawater Surveys And Questionnaires Swimming Time Factors

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• Source:
  Public Health Rep. 112(1):59-62
• Pubmed ID:
  9018290
• Pubmed Central ID:
  PMCnull
• Document Type:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  North America
• Volume:
  112
• Issue:
  1
• Collection(s):
  Public Health Reports
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  urn:sha256:d379701de5fb3b7711dcc15c9d91a245696faf5fae1201fbb67db60e0105d240
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  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/64503/cdc_64503_DS1.pdf
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