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I have a large swollen mosquito bite on my leg that has doubled in size throughout the day, it has a large red swollen ring around, is hot to touch and my leg is aching . does this mean it could be infected?

Q: i have a large swollen mosquito bite on my leg that has doubled in size throughout the day, it has a large red swollen ring around, is hot to touch and my leg is aching . does this mean it could be infected?

: Typically any insect bite where there is outwardly spreading redness, warmpth and pain is considered infected. Cellulitis needs to be treated by prescription antibiotics ASAP so that the infection does not spread. Talk to your Dr or go to a local emergency medical location.

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

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Typically any insect bite where there is outwardly spreading redness, warmpth and pain is considered infected. Cellulitis needs to be treated by prescription antibiotics ASAP so that the infection does not spread. Talk to your Dr or go to a local emergency medical location.

Answered 9/5/2022

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A member asked:

I have a large swollen mosquito bite on my leg that has doubled in size throughout the day, it has a large red swollen ring around, is hot to touch and my leg is aching . does this mean it could be infected?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

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