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I was bitten by a bug (I'm not quite sure exactly what kind, although I think it was a tick) a couple of nights ago, and my mom thinks that it is infected, and so she wants to take me to the doctor tomorrow to see if it is or not. My question is...
1) How does the doctor tell if it is infected or not?
and
2) What will they do if it is?
I'm kinda worried about it.
Thanks in advance!
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err probably a blood test if its a really bad infection, but if it is an infection s/he'll give you either antibacterial ointment of pills.
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It is infected if it is sore, has become slightly enlarged and/or is becoming pussy and slightly yellow. the doctor will either give you some cream or antibiotics depending on how infectd he thinks it is.
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I'm not sure how he knows, but if it's infected it probably will look different than normal helaing bug bites. If it is infected he'll probably either have you but an anti-bacterial ointment on it or give you pills.
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.............*cringes*...just go to the doctor and he will tell u everything *KILLS ALL THE BUGS IN THE WORLD* GAAAAH I HATE YOU FILTHY INSECTS!!
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The infection will reach your bloodstream and you could die! IM seriouse.
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Well if the area you got bit is red and swollen then yes you have an infection. And you can probably treat it yourself with an antibiotic ointment like neosporin. Just rub some one and put a band aid on it. YOu can swab it with rubbing alcohol first, that will burn but it will kill the infection. The doctor may ask you to describe the but, what did it look like. And then if the infection does not seem to be clearing up, he will prescribe some oral antibiotics. Pills that you will have to take, to kill the infection. DId you ever have an ear ache and have to take that pink stuff, well that is anti-biotic and it cleared up the infection in your ear. But if you can put some alcohol and then neosporin, then a band aid on it tonight, it may look a lot better by morning.
Michele
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