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I had a caterpillar sting and its not healing?
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Caterpillar sting: Get medical care if effected area is not healing or you develop signs of infection.
Answered 6/24/2014
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If it is not healing: then you need to see a doctor and have it evaluated.
Answered 6/24/2014
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