Ocean Illness
A Crowd-Sourced Collection of Self-Reported Beach Pollution SicknessesUnverified
Aug 11 - nasty bug
18:00 Aug 11 2012 Thonton Ave. Lifeguard tower, Venice, CA 90291, USA
Description
After swimming at about 6 pm, I had a terrible sore throat by 9pm, woke up the next day with flu symptoms.Additional Data
| What were your symptoms? Check all that apply:: | Sinus Infection,Respiratory Illness,Fever |
| 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?: | Within the day |
| How many times have you been sick from the water at this beach?: | One |
| How long did your illness last?: | 1 Month |
| 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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