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How doctors tell difference between a spider bite and boil?

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Hard to say: Spider bites generally have a distinct presentation. However, one can not always tell the difference btwn spider bites and boils in later stages of presentation. The treatment at this time is often the same. Po antibiotics after culturing the wound, debridement of the necrotic tissue as necessary, then wound care. Check your tetanus status. Either way.

Answered 11/24/2018

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