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What is a bug bite that has swelling, warm, large red rash around it the size of a baseball & itchy?

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Dr. David Schneider answered

Specializes in Dentistry

It can be: It can be any of a number of insects - what you are describing could be a spider bite or a wasp bite/bee sting or even a tick - it is quite possible you are having an allergic reaction or a cellulitis. See a dermatologist.

Answered 10/10/2020

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Hard to say: About the only way you know for sure what bug has bit you is to catch it in the act. The body responds to bites in a similar fashion that is specific to the person & their sensitivity to the bug. Some react minimally, some with advanced swelling, some go to the ER with a major event. What you describe is an arthus reaction which is common to many types of bites.

Answered 9/7/2018

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