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Can an insect bit make a cyst?

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Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

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Abscess: An insect bite can become secondarily infected causing an abscess. It does not typically cause a cyst.

Dr Earle agreed

Answered 12/28/2017

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Can an insect bit make a cyst?

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