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Bug bite on eyelid swelling will i need antibiotics?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Probably not: Rare to get infection from bug bite--usually just local irritation. Try ice an perhaps a topical steroid cream. If it does not improve or worsens, see an eye doctor.
Answered 9/15/2013
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