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I got bitten on my hand while in antigua and i now the area has gone red.do you think it could be infected.it is only in one area.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Bitten: Ifbthe skin was broken and it is red, dont tarry, see your doctor or go to an er.

Answered 5/12/2013

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The warning signs: Would be expanding area of redness, streaking redness, drainage from the area, and any fevers/chills. If you have any of these signs, get evaluated for infection immediately. One good trick is to outline the redness with a marker, if the redness expands, consider evaluation by md.

Answered 6/11/2013

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A member asked:

I got bitten on my hand while in antigua and i now the area has gone red.do you think it could be infected.it is only in one area.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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