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Bug bites that causes red bruising with a white dot in the middle, what is this?

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Dr. Kristin Sokol answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Infection: Bug bites that result in red bruising with a white dot in the middle could be due to fire ant bites (but not common in NYC). Or could be due to infection (an abscess). Usually the white dot that you describe indicates pus that needs to be drained. Please see your primary care provider.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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