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Eye infection

16:00 Sep 19 2019 21st Street, Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, 33139, USA

Description

After a great day of swimming and surfing at 21st street beach I woke up with an eye infection the next day. Found out later on that this location had high bacteria at the time as the Surfrider samples take 24 hrs to process.

Additional Data

What were your symptoms? Check all that apply::	Eye Infection
Did you see a doctor?:	Yes
If treated, what was the diagnosis and treatment?:	Antibiotic eye drops
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?:	One to three Days
Will you allow Surfrider Foundation to contact you? If yes, please provide info below. This will not be shared publicly.:	Yes
Did you observe a distinct source of pollution or algal bloom? Please describe.:	No the bacteria was undetectable.