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    Posted On: 07-May-2005
    From: butchrouser.....net
    Subject: Re: [roatan] Re: Sea lice


    I've always have been told never rinse with fresh water as it causes the sea lice to sting..rinse in salt water.

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    > I also was stung all over my torso while swimming in West Bay. If you
    > feel any sting in the water, it's important that you strip first and
    > then immerse yourself in fresh water. If serious enough a physician
    > will administer an injection to stop the itching. I was able to
    > handle my condition with an antihistamine (claritin) and calamine
    > lotion. The bumps should disappear after two weeks.
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