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Hi i was bitten by something on friday there is a red mark. since then a red line has appeard and getting longer daily. about 10cm now. it goes from my breast and under arm. its a dull pain and i have had sore throught like the flu. any advice will be gra
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See a doctor: South Africa has bugs docs in the USA don't know about, so you should probably see a local doctor. Red streaks that start at the point of a bite like this can be an infection and require antibiotics. This kind of infection can be quite serious so don't delay. Best wishes!
Answered 9/28/2015
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