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A mosquito bit me night before last on my arm where my tattoo is. my arm is swollen as of today. what should i do?

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See a doctor: If this is a wide area of swelling and redness, it might be an infection of your arm, called cellulitis. Your should see a doctor ASAP

Answered 6/18/2014

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