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I have an insect bite with a white center and red ring what is it?

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Many possibilities: What you describe may represent the bite of any number of insects, though most likely is a fire ant.

Answered 3/18/2019

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Britain?: Here in the us we are having a record season for lyme disease (saw more cases this summer than in about 5 years combined) and it usually starts with a lesion like you describe. I don't know if there is any lyme in your area, so you best see a local doctor.

Answered 9/27/2017

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