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My son has a bug bite that won't go away. it's not infected but it's been almost 2 weeks. could it be mrsa?

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Yes: Almost all the kids i see with MRSA lesions are brought in by a parent who suspects an insect or spider bite. It is worth getting that checked as he may need antibiotics.

Dr Fried agreed

Answered 8/28/2018

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