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I have this bite on my fore arm started out as 3 pus filled bumps then it started to swell now it's hard around the site. what is it?!

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Check it out: Possible cellulitis . Se your doc for possible antibiotic... Warm compresses may help until you see your doc.

Dr Cannon agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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