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How long should it take for a mosquito bite to disappear?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

It depends: If there is a lot of mast cell degranualtion with histamine release or a secondary infection you can have a problems for days to weeks.

Dr Paudel agreed

Answered 4/16/2014

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