A member asked:

Woke up with a large yellowish blister on upper left arm. painful to touch and sore otherwise. could it be a bite? if so, what kind of insect?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Abscess?: This sounds more like an (bacterial infection), not a bite. If it persists more than a couple of days, see a doctor. Or get seen immediately if severe pain or tenderness, spreading redness around it, sore lumps in the same side neck or armpit, or if any fever. Good luck!

Answered 1/5/2019

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