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Have mosquito bites all over legs, they're itchy, red, large. few are hard & bruised. no puss. nothing helps symptoms subside. are they infected?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Bites: If they are getting worse after 2-3 days, then be checked. It is always possible for them to become infected. All the best.

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 7/12/2015

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A member asked:

Have mosquito bites all over legs, they're itchy, red, large. few are hard & bruised. no puss. nothing helps symptoms subside. are they infected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Saghafi agreed

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