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What Causes Swelling And Redness On The Forearm Along With Fever?

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Posted on Tue, 17 Oct 2017
Question: Bee st g with local pain swelling redness whole forearm followed by rash followed by hives one wk later then fever of 101 for 2 dys
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Rule out possible secondary infection at bite site

Detailed Answer:
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Since the sympoms of redness, hives etc are persisting even after a week and you also have associated fever, it is important to rule out possible infection at the bite site. Physical examination can confirm the diagnosis. It would be helpful if you could attach a picture of the bite site if possible.

Please be advised to follow up with your primary provider to initiate antibiotics.
Meanwhile, keep the area clean and dry. Apply Mupirocin ointment (Bactroban ointment), which is available over the counter. It has properties that kill infection causing bacteria. Continue antihistamine if itching and irritation persists.

Hope this answers your questions
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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What Causes Swelling And Redness On The Forearm Along With Fever?

Brief Answer: Rule out possible secondary infection at bite site Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health concern Since the sympoms of redness, hives etc are persisting even after a week and you also have associated fever, it is important to rule out possible infection at the bite site. Physical examination can confirm the diagnosis. It would be helpful if you could attach a picture of the bite site if possible. Please be advised to follow up with your primary provider to initiate antibiotics. Meanwhile, keep the area clean and dry. Apply Mupirocin ointment (Bactroban ointment), which is available over the counter. It has properties that kill infection causing bacteria. Continue antihistamine if itching and irritation persists. Hope this answers your questions Please address further questions here Regards Dr.Lekshmi