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I have an insect bite on the back of my leg and don't know what it is?
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INSECT BITE ON LEG: It sound like an insect bite! which insect is difficult to know. Mosquito? Honey bee? Wasp? Hornet? Bumble bee? Midge? If it is painful and very itchy, see a doctor.
Answered 1/14/2019
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Watch it: Most insect bites are not harmful and don't have more than local effects. If the skin becomes increasingly red, painful and swollen see your pcp.
Answered 9/25/2012
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