Can you squeeze out the fluid from a mosquito bite?
Disease description:
My child is 2 years old and was bitten by a mosquito. There is a lot of pus inside the bite. Can I squeeze out the fluid from the mosquito bite?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Do not squeeze the fluid from a mosquito bite. The bump from a mosquito bite contains a lot of pus. Squeezing it at home may lead to infection. It is necessary to visit a specialized hospital for diagnosis and treatment. First, promptly apply lincomycin to the affected area, then use water infused with Angelica dahurica (Baizhi) to wipe the bite. When symptoms are severe, systemic medication is required to relieve them.
