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I have a friend who got bit by some type of bug and there is red around the bite and a black dot in the middle of the bite and its hot to the touch?

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Staph Infection: Your friend has the very dangerous MRSA. This staph infection can turn deadly and must be appropriately treated by surgery and or antibiotics. They must see their doctor urgently!

Answered 7/24/2018

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A member asked:

I have a friend who got bit by some type of bug and there is red around the bite and a black dot in the middle of the bite and its hot to the touch?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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