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Q: Biiig Bite On Leg. Not Sure What It Is...

asked by: superspud on August 23rd, 2004

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I have a large red patch (about 5inches round) on the side of my leg. It is red and towards the center it gets very hard and numb. In the center it has a large black scab and a large red scab. Not sure what it is thats bitten me but its very itchy and tender. Any idears?

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John Barry

replied on November 18th, 2004

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Sounds like it may be a tick bite, get tested for lyme disease.

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