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I thought i had a mosquito bite but the next morning it had a red risen circle around it about 6cm across. i'm in australia - could be a spider bite?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Could be: It could be any number of things from an insect bite to just another traumatic reason for cellulitis. If it's spread 6cm overnight, you should have it evaluated urgently.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 3/22/2014

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A member asked:

I thought i had a mosquito bite but the next morning it had a red risen circle around it about 6cm across. i'm in australia - could be a spider bite?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tony Ho answered

Dr Raff agreed

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