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Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

bite, insect Staphylococcal infection

Body Site

arm forearm

Age

40 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

Color

red

Morphology

edema

Pattern

solitary

Comments

A 40-year-old woman had an improving itchy insect bite reaction on her forearm which suddenly became tender, tense, and increasing red. She was treated with oral antibiotics and warm compresses.

Description

tender edematous red plaque with central punctum

Categories

environmental injury infections and infestations

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10/27/2003 8:38:27

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