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Went swimming at the river and got bit by something and it swelled up and feels hot tried taking benadrill but it is still swelled up?
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Med eval: You could have an infection. You may need tetanus shot (every 10 years) and you may need medical treatment if infected.
Answered 10/4/2016
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