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    Insect Bite ID help needed

    I noticed you guys did a great job with someone elses bite. ok Im here in costa rica, so Im afriad of the bot fly. I noticed the other day I have a round lump under my right thigh, its about an inch wide wit hthe bite beign a bit smaller. heres a pic of the bite.
    <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o171/fuzzynutz123/JEPH1111.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>
    now I know Im in costa rica but I have been in the city for the past month and its unheard of to get bit by a bot fly here. thanks

    http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o...3/JEPH1111.jpg

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    Could be a bed bug bite or any number of things. Get ye to a doctor!
    NOT your 'Google Monkey'.

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    The picture is good, but doesn't ring a bell. Unless someone knows a dermatologist, who can look at the picture, you'll have to a dermatologist on your own; or even a GP. The advantage is: a local dermatologist (and to a degree also the GP) knows, what kind of bugs are around in Costa Rica.
    If I'm not here, try to reach my at twitter as rheumatologe.

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    Is it itchy? Does it sting? Does it throb? See a doctor for sure.

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    its notitchy and only soar it bothered. the problem with seeing a doctor down here is I dont know any spanish. and I dont get home till nov 5th.

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    How about telling the someone: Necesito un dermatólogo.
    And telling the doc: Hay una picadura con inflammación en mi piel. Soy incierto si es una picadura de un insecto.
    Or maybe the MD knows some English - most do nowadays.
    If I'm not here, try to reach my at twitter as rheumatologe.

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    Forget about my flimsy Castellano/Spanish - better PM Skylark and ask her if she could translate what you intend to ask.
    If I'm not here, try to reach my at twitter as rheumatologe.

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