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Hi. i'm curious about a bug bite that just happened. i'm usually not paranoid and fine with bites but i have a small hard ball where the bite occured?
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Ans: Best is to start with good hygiene. Soap and water to keep area clean. Does not sound like you need antibiotics test. Keep a close eye on it to see if resolves if worsens see your doctor
Answered 8/14/2015
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