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Got a bee sting 6 days ago, it was getting better. but today i noticed a circle of itchy red bumps around it...could it be infected?
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R/O CELLULITIS: Yes it can be infected. Cellulitis is a superficial skin infection that can be caused after an abrasion or rupture of a boil . if it is extending up your arm SEEK PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION YOU MAY NEED IV ANTIBIOTICS. Seek prompt evaluation for potential need of IV VS oral antibiotics/X-ray
Answered 7/9/2016
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