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What Could Itchy Bite Marks On Legs, Hand And Neck Oozing Yellowish Sticky Fluid Indicate?
2 months ago I got home from Dominican Republic with about 7 bites on my lower legs. They wouldn,t heal. Now there are big rashes around each bite. They are itchy and weep a yellowish sticky fluid. This same kind of rash is now on one hand and on the back of my neck. Sorry I will not pay.....
Fri, 21 Apr 2023
Hi,
Itchy bite marks that are oozing yellowish sticky fluid could indicate an infection. The bites may have become infected with bacteria, causing an inflammatory response and the production of pus. This could be due to scratching the bites and introducing bacteria to the wounds. The rash around each bite could be a result of the body's immune response to the infection.
It is also possible that the bites were caused by a bed bug or other insect that carries an infectious disease, such as Lyme disease or West Nile virus. These types of infections can cause skin rashes and other symptoms.
See a doctor for appropriate treatment. The provider may prescribe antibiotics if there is an infection, and antihistamines or topical treatments to relieve itching and inflammation. It is also important to keep the affected areas clean and avoid scratching to prevent further infection.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Itchy bite marks that are oozing yellowish sticky fluid could indicate an infection. The bites may have become infected with bacteria, causing an inflammatory response and the production of pus. This could be due to scratching the bites and introducing bacteria to the wounds. The rash around each bite could be a result of the body's immune response to the infection.
It is also possible that the bites were caused by a bed bug or other insect that carries an infectious disease, such as Lyme disease or West Nile virus. These types of infections can cause skin rashes and other symptoms.
See a doctor for appropriate treatment. The provider may prescribe antibiotics if there is an infection, and antihistamines or topical treatments to relieve itching and inflammation. It is also important to keep the affected areas clean and avoid scratching to prevent further infection.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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