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I recently was stung by a wasp on my eyelid, i've been to the doc for meds, but what r some symptoms that it could be infected?
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Signs of infection: Increasing pain, redness, swelling, warmth; red streaking; puss; fever.
Answered 8/11/2013
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Wasp sting: If it becomes red and swollen wit increasing tenderness, an infection is a possibility. Also a retained stinger could add to this.
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