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I have a insect bite on my back, it is red, hard and swollen and has a oosing little mark in the middel. was at the pharmacy they said they think it omis a spider bite and will need antibiotics. ?

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Skin infection : Sound like you need an opinion based on an examination. You may need antibiotics or you may not. You can set up a telemedicine visit

Answered 4/25/2020

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A member asked:

I have a insect bite on my back, it is red, hard and swollen and has a oosing little mark in the middel. was at the pharmacy they said they think it omis a spider bite and will need antibiotics. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

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