Persistent one year necrotic lesion with 2 bite marks/holes in center increased in size from thumbnail to 10 in/sq

	Asked by Unregistered (Male; 55; Very healthy with physical lifestyle and healthy diet. Masters swimmer with workouts totaling at least 10 miles weekly; Relevant drugs:Never been on any BP/Chol or other meds ) on Thu 12, Jun 2008 01:26pm :
	June 2007 Silt, Colorado--2 small bite marks/holes on breast total size thumbnail or less. After one day itching at site with fever-congestion and profuse nite sweating all lasting one wk. Unbearable itching lasting one month. Presented to recommended poison entomolgy Dr. who prescribed steroid saying not to touch rash area and it should clear up in one week. It persisted with itching becoming more tolerated. Early 2008 routine blood work revealed elevated liver enzymes. Late spring 2008 health fair BP of 160/95. Bite area recently grew to 10 square inches total with bite holes/marks in center. Itching has become intolerable. Today's public health visit was not helpful in diagnosis or cure potential or giving any potential resources for a diagnosis or cure. What lesion stays fresh & grows for one year? Have I been poisoned? Spider vs mite vs fungus vs parasite? Going to Denver nxt wk. Any suggestions as to who or where I could present for results?
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	Answer by Dr Noopur S, MD (doctor) on Sat 26, Jul 2008 09:37am: Hi, How are you? It is a very unusual case where a bite marks has not only persisted but has actually grown in size. It is very difficult to pin point the exact diagnosis without a thorough examination. These could be spider bites. It can also be a fungal infection. Fungal infection can easily be diagnosed by culture of the scrapings from the lesion and would respond to topical antifungal agents. It is a good thing you are going to Denver to get it checked. Do keep us posted! Thank you for using our service.  If you are satisfied with the answer or if you want a detailed answer for your question, please make a donation and request for further clarifications.  Our doctors will provide an elaborate answer for your clarification.   Please make a donation by clicking the button below. You may donate using funds from your PayPal account or Credit Card. Please rate my answer (select the stars below, no need to log in.)
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