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A member asked:
I have a mosquito bite on my leg and it looked normal and now it's larger and red with some purple dots (doesn't look normal). is it infected?
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That's possible: If it gets worse instead of better - more red, warm or tender, then it could be infected. You should see your doctor.
Answered 8/3/2016
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