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I have a history of mrsa & mysterious skin infections. i got bite a day ago and now it's swollen, red, hard and painful. should i be worried?

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Yes.: With those symptoms, you should go to Emergency Room for immediate evaluation and treatment.

Answered 12/20/2014

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