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A sore bite that has a red ring around it?

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Bite: Bitten by what? Animal? Insect? Human? If it has a red ring around it, it could be infected. See your doctor soon.

Answered 8/19/2019

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