Expert gives tips

How to enjoy bathing fun without a rash

Splashing around in the Old Danube is and remains a pleasure.(Bild: Martin A. Jöchl)

Bathers in the Old Danube complain of itching and rashes. Triggered by larvae because the water is so warm. It's not dangerous, but it is annoying and unpleasant. A Viennese dermatologist explains how you can protect yourself from it and continue to enjoy beautiful bathing days. 

At high water temperatures, so-called cercariae (fork-tailed larvae) can occur in natural waters. The parasites like waterfowl, but also like to attack humans.