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Got bit.1st looked like a flea bite then got itchy & bright red.it formed a pustule &now has spread & bigger- it has a white ring around it-what is it?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Staph infection: You have a very serious bacterial infection called MRSA. Please go see your physician urgently. This can be very serious.

Answered 5/8/2014

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A member asked:

Got bit.1st looked like a flea bite then got itchy & bright red.it formed a pustule &now has spread & bigger- it has a white ring around it-what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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