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Kalihiwai, Kauai: Skin rash, severe itching and inflammation

20:32 Mar 25 2016 Kalihiwai Beach, Kalihiwai Road, Kalihiwai, Kilauea, Kauai County, Hawaii, 96754, United States of America (Kaua'i, Ni'ihau, Ka'ula)

Description
In August 2015 I visited my family in Kauai. We spent a day at Kalihiwai beach and paddled up the river there with kayak and sup board. I smelled rotting animals up the river and also smelled pig feces. When i returned to the mainland several days later, I had a massive skin infection on my lower legs, itching, burning and very red. My doctor said it was a bacterial infection and treated it accordingly. I've never had anything like this before.
Additional Data
What were your symptoms? Check all that apply:: Skin Infection,Rash
Did you see a doctor?: Yes
If treated, what was the diagnosis and treatment?: Bacterial infection
How long after you were in the water did your illness symptoms start?: Next day
How many times have you been sick from the water at this beach?: One
How long did your illness last?: 1 Week
Will you allow Surfrider Foundation to contact you? If yes, please provide info below. This will not be shared publicly.: Yes

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