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My two year old got 3 ant bites today. after a few hours they are hard, hot to the touch, and are a yellow/green tint in the center. cellulitis?
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Cellulitis : If the skin sorrounding the bite turn red , swollen and tender to touch , yes get it checked .
Answered 5/17/2015
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Typical ant bite: Ant bites look a lot worse than they are. They will appear to be infected, but they're not. Just wash with soap and water, and don't worry.
Answered 5/18/2015
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