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I was bit 9 hours ago by a velvet ant on my left index finger. my hand is increasingly swollen. does this typically progress slowly or is this somethi?
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Velvet ant!: You must have someone take you to the nearest Emergency facility, particularly since your hand is increasingly swollen. In answer to your question the ant related issue usually progresses rapidly. Hope things go well - please let me know.
Answered 9/11/2016
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