What seems as an infected insect bite.

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I have just realized my son has an infected insect bite on his lower left leg. The skin around is hard, red and bumpy. He has no fever, nasuea or no change in behavior. I am very concerened as it is also swollen. Please help.

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Dr. Bhadoo Pediatric Surgeon 15 yrs exp Jaipur Consult Now · Accepted Answer

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Pediatric Surgeon 15 yrs exp Jaipur

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It might be infected and can cause celluloid or put formation.

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