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Wild swimming linked to higher risk of stomach bugs and skin rashes

Findings from research into illnesses associated with bathing in lakes and rivers come amid boom in hobby Wild swimming has been linked to a higher risk of stomach bugs and skin rashes, according to the largest ever controlled study of…

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A study conducted in Hungary found that people who swim in natural water bodies face a higher risk of gastrointestinal infections and skin rashes. The researchers said they were confident the results would be relevant to the United Kingdom.

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