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It is widely scattered throughout Michigan, but uncommon in the thumb region. Major outbreaks occur on the larger recreational lakes in the northern part of the Lower Peninsula. Nearly every lake in Michigan has the potential to support the snails and birds that host the schistosomes that cause swimmer’s itch.
