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What Causes Itching Black Lines All Over The Body?

My fiancee and I went catfish-ing late last night and we were standing in a shallow, mossy, small pool of water where a small stream connects to the ohio river. he was wearing shoes, but i on the other hand was wearing flip flops. today i had been itching all over but didn't really put it together until i started paying attention the areas i was itching, there are teenie tiny small black lines, that are sometimes round that are biting and burrowing all over. what are they? and how do u get rid of them? (besides a shower...i've scrubbed all over)
Mon, 18 May 2015
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Radiologist 's  Response
You were probably infested by some worm while you were in the water.
Please bear in mind that your problem is not allergic.
I would advise you to go to the nearest hospital as soon as possible to diagnose what has infested you and to get it treated properly.

I hope I have answered your question. Please feel free to get back to me in case you have any more doubts.
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What Causes Itching Black Lines All Over The Body?

You were probably infested by some worm while you were in the water. Please bear in mind that your problem is not allergic. I would advise you to go to the nearest hospital as soon as possible to diagnose what has infested you and to get it treated properly. I hope I have answered your question. Please feel free to get back to me in case you have any more doubts.