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I got 4 mosquito bites two days ago.they have swelled up badly.one has a red rash that has spread in a circle.one on my leg has a very dark red/brown bruise around it that looks bad.the itching has subsided a lot since yesterday. should i be worried?

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Spreading redness raises concern for cellulitis, a serious bacterial skin infection requiring oral or IV antibiotics. The bite with the red brown bruise indicates that there was some bleeding within the skin. You should be examined & advised by a physician.

Answered 8/4/2022

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