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I have a bug bite that looks like a bruise, it is mainly bruise like but part of it is red, and it only hurts a little. would this be from a poisonous bug?

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Dr. John Rhoades answered

Need exam: The only way to determine if this is an infection is to be seen. Unless you have the "bug" --it will be difficult to tell what the bite was from.

Answered 8/29/2018

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A member asked:

I have a bug bite that looks like a bruise, it is mainly bruise like but part of it is red, and it only hurts a little. would this be from a poisonous bug?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Rhoades answered

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