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Bitten by many fleas on my ankle, now it's red, swollen and painful since this morning, getting worse. i have 101 fever. can i wait 15 hours to see gp?

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Infection: This sounds like a significant infection. suggest you see a doctor at urgent care now rather than waiting.

Answered 1/8/2018

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