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Hi, Im Developing Swollen Red Sores, Near My Groin Area,

Posted on Sat, 8 Feb 2020

Question: Brief Answer:
Any recent travels?

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Have you been on any recent travels abroad? Mosquito or insect bites lately? Changed your use of lotions, etc?
Any associated fever?

Looking forward to hearing from you again.

Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (0 minute later)

hi,

im developing swollen red sores, near my groin area, legs and arm
theyre sore and kind of itchy
what is
first one appeared 1 week ago and now i have a total of five, dont appear all at once

thanks

Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (29 minutes later)

Hi Mark,

I have not travelled abroad, but its summer in Australia, so mosquitos are common this time of year, so thats a possibility.
I%E2%80%99ve not changed lotions, but I have been very fatigued the last week or so, feeling under the weather.
My main concern if it is bites from insects why is it in areas that arent always exposed.

Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
If you have a fever you should see your doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hi again XXXXXXX

Thank you for elaborating. To me it looks like insect bites, probably with secondary bacterial infection. Since you feel under the weather (do you have a fever?) I suggest you see your doctor for a swab of the sores for bacterial cultures and possible a course of penicillin.
How does that plan sound to you?

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