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A member asked:

Got a couple of bug bites on the thigh a month ago. took a week to go away. suddenly came back in exactly the same place. what causes this?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Staph infection: It is most likely not a bug bite if it is recurrent. There is a world wide epidemic of hard to treat staph skin infections. I would hope you could get in to see your family doctor soon to get eyes on the spots that are bothering you.

Answered 3/3/2016

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