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Had a spot that looked like a mosquito bite. now is dark red with puss under it. what bit me? and should i be concerned.

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Skin abscess: You must be seen, examined, evaluated and treated. I t is impossible to tell you which insect did this; however, a small, white, hard area can be from fire-ants. If you see yellow or yellow green pus, you must be examined.

Dr Malik agreed

Answered 7/31/2015

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