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Is 4 inch round welt on my arm a normal reaction to wasp sting? i'm not allergic

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Sting: Did you get stung? Did you see the insect? A local reaction in an adult of this size is normal and does not constitute an allergy, but you have to make sure it was a stinging insect and not a tick.

Answered 5/6/2013

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