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A member asked:
Something bit me aug 20th in california & i don't know what it was. bite mark is itchy & reddish purple now, just 1 mark made. photo available. adv?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Tough to say: without being able to see the lesion! Consider scheduling a virtual consult. Possible causes of the above symptoms are an infection or hypersensitivity reaction. The fact that you are feeling fine otherwise is encouraging.
Answered 8/26/2015
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