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I have a bug bite or a bruise on my thigh what should i do?

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It depends: If bug bite/bruise is under the size of a dime, continue to observe. Follow up with doctor If the bite/bruise is larger than a dime, has red streaks coming from area or pus draining from site.

Answered 4/13/2017

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