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A member asked:
I have been bitten on my leg and now i have a area which is quite big and red it is also itchy.
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Go see your doctor: Bites leading to redness are worrisome for cellulitis (infection). Don't wait until it hurts or you develop red streaks or fever. Go see your doctor now for evaluation, diagnosis & treatment.
Answered 8/10/2013
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