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Hello. i went to the er thinking i had a spider bite but they told me it was shingles. it hasn't spred yet but it popped today. i still think it abite?

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

If not improving: follow up with your doctor and have them check it.

Answered 4/28/2015

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A member asked:

Hello. i went to the er thinking i had a spider bite but they told me it was shingles. it hasn't spred yet but it popped today. i still think it abite?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Diane Minich answered

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