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Findings from research into illnesses associated with bathing in lakes and rivers come amid boom in hobby
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Global — Matthew Pearce
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 illnesses associated with bathing in rivers and lakes.
The research found that swimmers at locations in Hungary were more than twice as likely to develop skin problems, while the risk of contracting a stomach bug rose significantly in water with higher concentrations of E coli and other bacteria linked to faecal pollution.
Wild swimming has been linked to a higher risk of stomach bugs and skin rashes, according to the largest ever controlled study of illnesses associated with bathing in rivers and lakes.
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Source: The Guardian · Matthew Pearce. Published 27 Aug 2026, 05:00 am.
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