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I have had an infected horsefly bite for more than 4 days and it's still a deep purple colour. why is this? i have seen a doctor a few days ago
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Ans: These bites are very serious. They cause a lot of infection necrosis to the infected tissue and ultimately leave you with scarring. Get in an antibiotic and gave good wound care
Answered 8/31/2015
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