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2 ds after a mosquito bite..a red very tender patch on my sternum is developed.its not painful or discharging or warm..im sure it is not an infection?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Mosquito bite heals: Mosquito bites heal in a few days. Both your treatments will help.

Answered 5/19/2014

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A member asked:

2 ds after a mosquito bite..a red very tender patch on my sternum is developed.its not painful or discharging or warm..im sure it is not an infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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