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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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Dr. John Chiu answered

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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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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