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I have a bug bite that is inflamed and painful and swelling over past 3 days, to ~3 in diameter. it has now started oozing pus. antibiotics necessary?
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Yes: You should consult your doctor who may even need to cut off some of the dead tissue from this huge wound. I suspect that this is from a spider bite.
Answered 12/8/2017
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