Ocean Illness
A Crowd-Sourced Collection of Self-Reported Beach Pollution SicknessesUnverified
MRSA Kauai
13:10 Sep 1 2010 Hanaelei Bay
Description
Developed an sore that almost formed inside the skin on my knee before it because a cut on the outside. It continued to puss and bruise a decently large area on my leg. I ended up going to the doctor to get and they prescribed antibiotics for it to get better. It Happened two times on the North Shore of KauaiAdditional Data
| What were your symptoms? Check all that apply:: | Skin Infection,Cramps/Stomach Pain,Other |
| Did you see a doctor?: | Yes |
| If treated, what was the diagnosis and treatment?: | An infection of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Prescribed antibiotics. |
| How long after you were in the water did your illness symptoms start?: | Within the week |
| How many times have you been sick from the water at this beach?: | Two |
| 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.: | No |
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Additional Reports
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), 1.79 Kms
Sick at Salt Ponds on Kauai
16:00 May 08, 2016
Hanapepe, Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America, 36.07 Kms
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