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Infected insect bites? how can you tell, if it's big but no pus is coming out?
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Insect bites: Infection happens usually because of scratching. If the insect bite gets swollen, red, hard and tender, it's probably infection and will need an antibiotic prescribed by your doctor.
Answered 8/2/2016
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