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Mosquito bite yesterday in woods oval shape (2 in. diameter) disappeared yesterday and now red, itchy, warm, tender to touch. cellulitis says np.?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Probably not: That sounds much more like an allergic reaction to it, give the time frame. Try Hydrocortisone cream and oral Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or claritin.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Peter Wiggin answered

Specializes in Wound care

Warm compress: The mosquito can carry many organisms including west nile virus. If warm compresses and topical agents are not improving the np should possibly refer to infectious disease specialist.

Answered 1/13/2013

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A member asked:

Mosquito bite yesterday in woods oval shape (2 in. diameter) disappeared yesterday and now red, itchy, warm, tender to touch. cellulitis says np.?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gregory Hines answered

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