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Hi Doctor, I got bitten by a leeach in Dec.Afrer it didn't got cure. I took medicine. But now same bite like infection is coming on my skin like on shoulder, fingers,feet, thigh. I already consult with  two doctor,but none of them able to understand the problem.
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Hi ! You could be having some form of allergic reaction. Clinical photographs would have been helpful to suggest a diagnosis or remedy. Consult on practo consult direct for treatment prescription.
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