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I woke up with dried blood on my left hand palm. could it be from killing a mosquito in sleep? or something like that?( no wounds on body) (male)

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Dr. Charlene Sojico answered

Your theory : Is possible. You should look around your room and bed. Make sure there are no bugs.

Answered 4/9/2016

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A member asked:

I woke up with dried blood on my left hand palm. could it be from killing a mosquito in sleep? or something like that?( no wounds on body) (male)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charlene Sojico answered

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