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What kind of bug bite causes swelling and fever?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Probably any insect: bite can cause swelling or fever depending on your body's response and/or the potential development of associated cellulitis/infection.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/23/2017

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