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I think i might have some kind of bug bite or spider bite. there is a white bump in the middle and its swollen and red around kinda oblong shape?

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Dr. Kristin Sokol answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Infection: Sounds like a skin infection (abscess) if there is white in the middle and it is swollen and red. You likely need to see a physician in person so they can examine, and possibly drain the infection. You also might need antibiotics.

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/7/2018

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