A member asked:

I thought a mosquito bit the back of my leg and when i went to check it out it looked like a huge nasty bruise. what is it?

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Hard to say: Lots of things can bite and leave a bruise . without more info i cant be of much help.

Answered 7/15/2015

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Ecchymosis: It could still have been a mosquito bite that punctured a small vein or capillary and caused some bleeding. If there is surrounding redness and warmth, an infection may be present and an examination by your physician is needed.

Answered 7/14/2015

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