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I got bit by an insect on my calf muscle. its been bruised for almost a month now. its not itchy but it is swelling & pain when i bend my knee?
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Pain: Usually after 1 month, the symptoms should be gone. This suggests you may have cellulitis, a bacterial infection which may require antibiotics.
Answered 8/10/2016
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