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Bug bite yesterday 2" wide disappear afterfew hours now local area upper arm red, minor swollen, some itch, v. warm tendernp put on keflex cellulitis?
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Sounds like it: Sounds like cellulitis. Bacteria which cause cellulitis need a portal of entry into the skin, in yourcp case it was likely the bug bite. Keflex is an appropriate drug to treat this. If the redness and swelling don't decrease over the next day or two, consider calling the np again.
Answered 6/28/2018
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Warm tender bugbite: Yes you probabely have infection under the skin like celllitis and should continue with antibiotis, warm soaks and close follow up with your doctor.
Answered 8/26/2013
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