A member asked:

I got a sting by some unknown insect on my hand it got a small hole and white pus was devloped.hand was swollen.used anti inflamatory.leg pain lot?

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Dr. Peter Tomasello answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

See below: If you are not sure what type of insect stung or bite you and your hand is not getting better i would immediately go to a clinic for an evaluation. Some insect bites particularly spiders can have lead to a severe infection to the soft tissue . Get it checked out good luck thank you.

Answered 1/3/2014

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