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I have huge bug bites all over my body that are welted up and the size of quarters. should i be concerned? not bed bugs, got them at the park. they it
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Itchy bites: Local reactions to insect bites can be very annoying, but rarely harmful. Scratching can result in secondary infections. Check for any ticks. With the exception of fire ants subsequent exposure is unlikely to cause more than localized itching again.
Answered 9/22/2016
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