A member asked:

I got bit at least 20 times on my legs. some are starting to swell and obtain and red round ring around the bite. they are very itchy. what is this?

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Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Infected bug bites : you've probably been scratching your bug bites and now they're infected. I suggest warm compresses, applying an over-the-counter triple antibiotic ointment like Neosporin, and stop scratching. If the redness gets worse, spreads or if you have a fever, you should be seen by a doctor

Answered 8/12/2015

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Poisonous bite: Clean the area daily and apply local antibiotic. If you are in deer tick infested area see your doctor soon.

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