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I was recently bitten by an ant and about three to four days later, a line of red, itchy bumps developed on my foot. what could it be?

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Dr. Rajeev Sehgal answered

Infection: Could be an infection or an immune response to a toxin in the ant bite. Try Benedryl OTC. If not improved in a few days, see your PCP

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/22/2016

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A member asked:

I was recently bitten by an ant and about three to four days later, a line of red, itchy bumps developed on my foot. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rajeev Sehgal answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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