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I was stung at the end of july by a baled faced hornet. it got me on the bottom joint of my index finger. having severe joint pain and swelling ?
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Could be infected: You need to see your physician and get an evaluation. This needs to be quckly treated. It could be infected.
Answered 8/24/2015
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