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1 day after a mosuito bite over my sternum ..a red tender patch is formed.. its very tender on touch...no signs of infection or fever?

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Dr. Tanya Russo answered

Early infection: Redness, tenderness, warmth, pain, drainage or pus can all be symptoms of a infected insect bite.

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Answered 3/22/2020

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