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Is it bad if the bit becomes swollen? because my toes grew as big as my thumb
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Swelling after Bite: Definitely, bites can contain all sorts of bacteria, etc. Please go to the ER for advice on antibiotics. Dr Rich Blake
Answered 9/25/2016
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