Understanding Spider Bites Spider bites occur when a spider injects venom into the skin. While most spider bites are harmless and cause only mild symptoms, some can be more severe and require medical attention. It's important to identify the type of spider that bit you to determine the appropriate treatment. Common Symptoms of Spider Bites
Symptoms of a Spider Bite. Most spider bites cause local pain, redness and swelling. It's much like a bee sting reaction. A few spiders (such as
Learn how to identify and treat spider bites, including black widow and brown recluse. Bactrim is not mentioned as a treatment option for spider bites on this web page.
Why do spiders bite in the first place? What does a spider bite look and feel like? How long do spider bites last? How to treat a spider bite
I was prescribed this for a spider bite that fit the symptoms of infection possibly cellulitis. I have taken Bactrim twice and my bite View answer.
Reported spider bites often are caused by other arthropods (e.g, ticks, fleas), and only about one in 10 patients with a suspected spider bite submits a spider specimen. Furthermore, bites are
Spider bites are mentioned briefly here and discussed in greater detail separately. (See Diagnostic approach to the patient with a suspected spider bite: An overview and Bites of recluse spiders and Widow spider bites: Clinical manifestations and diagnosis and Widow spider bites: Management .)
Why do spiders bite in the first place? What does a spider bite look and feel like? How long do spider bites last? How to treat a spider bite
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It bites me and I get sick--venom. (Like a snake or spider bite)
I bite it and I get sick--poison. (Like puffer fish or arsenic)