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How can i treat an infected insect bite?
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Depends on Severity: If the degree of inflammation is mild, topical polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) three times per day may resolve the infection. However, for a bite that has pain, swelling, redness, warmth, and/or a yellowish exudate, consultation with a physician for appropriate treatment including systemic antibiotics is indicated.
Answered 9/27/2015
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See below: See your doctor for an evaluation to see if the bite is truly infected and if so whether oral or topical antibiotics are needed.
Answered 8/1/2018
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