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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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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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