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I have a bite its red and theirs a little red dot in the middle of it?

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Dr. John Feola answered

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R/O CELLULITIS: Cellulitis is a superficial skin infection that can be caused after an abrasion or rupture of a boil . Keep the area clean and apply topical antibiotics. Seek prompt evaluation for potential need of oral antibiotics/X-ray /labs. F/U with your doctor if symptoms persist or worsen, oral antibiotics may be needed. If you feel it may have been a tick bite, get Lyme titters now and repeat 3mths.

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Answered 5/25/2015

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A member asked:

I have a bite its red and theirs a little red dot in the middle of it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Feola answered

Dr Placik and another doctor agreed

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