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What do bites from bed bugs look like on your child?
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Dr. Joseph Bouvieranswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
See below: The bug bites create a red, swollen, warm area called a local reaction and can become infected like any other bite. Seek medical treatment if your are concerned about infection.
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