Question 1

my wife was bitten by some sort of insect. it appears to be a spider bite. red cellulitis that is spreading, center is open draining. what antibiotic?

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See doctor ASAP: My guess is that this isn&#x27;t from an insect bite, but that part doesn&#x27;t matter. It isn&#x27;t possible to judge the best antibiotic except by in-person exam and maybe testing. Your wife should not treat herself for this, needs to see a doctor immediately. If her own doctor can&#x27;t see her right away, she should go to an urgent care clinic or emergency room.

Question 2

does spider bites spread?

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Not usually: If you are bitten by brown recluse spider bite then the black area can spread. A severe reaction to any arthropod bite can spread.

Question 3

how to heal spider bites?

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Spider Bites: Staph: Almost all 'spider bites' now a days are the dangerous methicillin resistant staph aureus". (mrsa). 

Mrsa (mersa) can get very dangerous very quickly.  Please get in to see your family doctor urgently.

Question 4

can you die from spider bites?

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Rarely: There are a few spiders with venom lethal enough to cause death but even the most famous, the black widow, usually will make you sick but not kill you.  Most bites cause local pain and irritation and the  brown recluse can cause a serious necrosis but death is rare from any of these.

Question 5

can spider bites itch and hurt?

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: The short answer is yes-spider bites can cause many different symptoms including rashes that can itch and hurt. These symptoms can also occur without a rash being present. Typically, this will get better on its own but antihistamines can help with the itch and acetaminophen can help with any discomfort. If it is getting worse, see your doctor. Good luck to you!!

Question 6

what do spider bites look like?

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Variable: Spider bites can have variable appearances. It might cause a pink or red bump with no symptoms. Or it could itch or be painful. Venomous spiders may cause  significant pain radiating far from the site, cramping, sweating, necrosis of tissue or worse if there is an allergic reaction. Seek medical care asap if you think a spider bit you ; you have severe pain (can be felt at bite site ; possibly &gt;.

Question 7

is stingose good for spider bites?

Accepted Answer

No: If they are true spider bites, they require serious attention. If you did not see ; feel the spider it was something else. Sometimes minor irritations or insect bites are casually passed of as spider bites without any knowledge of this subject. I urge you to look up spider bites according to the area of the earth and the species of spiders. If you are in the netherlands, there are no spiders that.

Question 8

what to do for spider bites that hurt?

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Medical attention: If the spider bite is from a brown recluse it could evolve into a nasty skin reaction with necrosis and pain --- may need antibiotics and/or steroids.

Question 9

whats the big deal about spider bites?

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Spider Bites: Can cause allergic reactions and depending on the spider the venom can be destructive to skin and tissue.

Question 10

how do spider bites on humans look like?

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Variable.: Spider bites can have variable appearances. It might cause a pink or red bump with no symptoms. Or it could itch or be painful. Venomous spiders may cause  significant pain radiating far from the site, cramping, sweating, necrosis of tissue or worse if there is an allergic reaction.

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