04/02/2026
Warm weather in Mississippi often brings mosquitoes, horseflies and other insects known for leaving itchy bites in their wake. Most bug bites are mild and get better within just a few days, but now and then a small red bump grows more painful or swollen than you expect. That can understandably leave you wondering if you’re dealing with a simple bite or the first signs of a skin infection.
Is that itchy bump something more than a bug bite? Discover how to spot infection symptoms and when to get evaluated at State Urgent Care in Starkville.