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Suggest Remedy For Infection Due To Bite On Leg

I've recently gotten a bite on my leg and it looks to be infected(pus is coming out of it and the skins tight around it). I'm 17, 5'2" and 118lbs. I got some of the pus out of it and put peroxide and iodine on it, but I don't know if I need to go to a doctor about it?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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You can continue applying the anti septic solutions to the area. In addition, you should start applying a topical antibiotic which should be available over the counter.

If there is no improvement after using these, then you consider visiting a doctor because oral antibiotics may be needed.

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Suggest Remedy For Infection Due To Bite On Leg

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic You can continue applying the anti septic solutions to the area. In addition, you should start applying a topical antibiotic which should be available over the counter. If there is no improvement after using these, then you consider visiting a doctor because oral antibiotics may be needed. I hope this helps