Infected mozzie bite. Can i go in the sea?
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Hi all.
Ive got mosquito bites on my leg and one became infected and filled with pus. (nice)
Im booked in to go dinghy sailing tomorrow afternoon which id really like to do.
Whats the risk of getting a more serious infection?
Ive been and bought some large waterproof plasters today, and shouldnt spend too long in the water (mostly launching the boat).
Thanks in advance.
Ive got mosquito bites on my leg and one became infected and filled with pus. (nice)
Im booked in to go dinghy sailing tomorrow afternoon which id really like to do.
Whats the risk of getting a more serious infection?
Ive been and bought some large waterproof plasters today, and shouldnt spend too long in the water (mostly launching the boat).
Thanks in advance.
I always get battered by mosquitoes when I'm on holiday and found sea water a massive relief to dip into. As previous poster said there could be other crap in there but the salt definitely helps. If it's a blister, which I always tend to get a few of, just sterilise a pin or needle, pop it and swab with either salt water or something antiseptic you've got from a chemist. Personally I wouldn't cover it with a plaster, just burst it get in the sea and crack on with your hols. Ime sun and salt are great medicine for nasty bites.
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