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Bug bite: red spot, skin around it is pink and swollen. so how can you tell if it's infected or not?

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Bug bite: If it is itchy, then probably it is not infected. If it is painful, then it could be infected or could be a spider bite, either way see a doctor.

Answered 8/26/2013

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A member asked:

Bug bite: red spot, skin around it is pink and swollen. so how can you tell if it's infected or not?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christopher Moeller answered

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