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Why has my mosquito bite gone really swollen and purple? it also really itchy and hurts
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Allergic to bite: Apply ice intermittently. may need antibiotics benadryl 25-50 mg every 6 hours as needed- beware of drowsiness.
Answered 6/12/2018
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