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Question: Hello, I'm a 39yo Male, healthy, overall good physical condition. I received 7 or 8 mosquito bites over the course of a few days while on vacation, a bit over a month ago. All of the bites reduced in swelling, stopped itching, and healed in the normal amount of time (2 or 3 days). However, 4 of the bites (1 on my left arm, 1 on my left hand, and 2 on my right foot) have come back full force, and then completely gone away again for a few days, and then back again just as bad as the day I was bitten. This has happend with these particular bites 2 or 3 times now. I've never experienced recurring mosquito bites...is this normal or a sign of something off with my immune system? Thank you.
Brief Answer:
That is not normal!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
I have reviewed this information fully. It is not normal for wounds to recur. I will like to have a picture of this bite site to see whether it got complicated with a wound that has never really healed completely or there is something else we need to consider at this time.
I will not want to jump to immune system malfunctioning at this time as more information is needed to make this suggestion.
In all, afraid it developed into a wound that never really got completely healed. Please, forward an image to me. Unlikely to be related to the immune system at this time.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
That is not normal!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
I have reviewed this information fully. It is not normal for wounds to recur. I will like to have a picture of this bite site to see whether it got complicated with a wound that has never really healed completely or there is something else we need to consider at this time.
I will not want to jump to immune system malfunctioning at this time as more information is needed to make this suggestion.
In all, afraid it developed into a wound that never really got completely healed. Please, forward an image to me. Unlikely to be related to the immune system at this time.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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