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Should i get my insect bite looked at?

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Maybe: If it is not gone in 7-10 days, then yes.

Dr Gelin agreed

Answered 6/26/2014

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Insect bite: If it is red and angry with any pus,yes. It also depends upon what bit you such as a tick or spider

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/25/2017

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