Bites

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is another one of those children who regularly develops cellulitis from

mosquito (or ant) bites. The infection will go into her lymph nodes and causes

alot of problems. It starts just as you described, Ray. We immediately

begin our bite protocol now of cortisone cream, aloe vera gel, and

antihistamine. We also try cold compresses (warm compresses are something we

havent tried before but I will run this by our dr--sounds like it could help).

This all helps to make more comfortable, and sometimes prevents the

cellulitis we've come to dread. It seems almost inevitable though that she will

end up on antibiotic treatment for each bite. We went through a period when

she was developing periorbital cellulitis of the left eye regularly , in her

second year. It was before we knew she had pids, and perhaps was not treated

agressively enough.

I hope Duncans bite does not develop in cellulitis. Oh, Dales suggestion of

marking the red border is a good idea too. It does help gauge how the area is

progressing.