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Got Mosquito Bite On Leg And Feet, Foot And Ankle Swollen, Red Blister Appeared, Taken Antihistamine

Hello, i got bitten by mosquitos in Thailand on my legs and feet . the bites have caused my whole foot and ankle to swell up and have turned into big blisters and the skin is really red. i have taken some antihistamine and thge swelling has gone down but i have big red marks on my feet and legs and one of the boils has bust leaving an open wound.what should i do? thank you!
Tue, 19 Jun 2012
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Hello.Thanks for the question.There appears to secondary bacterial infection at the site of mosquito bites.I think you can give try to local antibiotic cream or even oral antibiotics.Keep the wound clean and do not scratch even if there is itching.Regards.
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Got Mosquito Bite On Leg And Feet, Foot And Ankle Swollen, Red Blister Appeared, Taken Antihistamine

Hello.Thanks for the question.There appears to secondary bacterial infection at the site of mosquito bites.I think you can give try to local antibiotic cream or even oral antibiotics.Keep the wound clean and do not scratch even if there is itching.Regards.