MIAMI, FLORIDA — Who knew a trip to the beach could result in a nasty infection underneath your skin?<br /><br />During a trip to Miami, Florida with his friends, Michael Duma, 17, contracted a nasty hookworm infection in his feet, reports Metro.<br /><br />Duma and his friends went to Pompano beach, where Duma was reportedly buried in the sand for fun.<br /><br />Soon after, he developed painful, itchy rashes on his feet.<br /><br />He visited a doctor and found out he had contracted a parasitic infection — hookworms had taken up residence under his skin.<br /><br />His mom took to Facebook to share the story saying that it has "become our nightmare" and are now warning others about the "dangers of the beach."<br /><br />She also she had to get him four different medications which cost around $1,300...that's a lot of money and that's including insurance.
