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A member asked:
Do i see a dr for infection/staph 4 a spider bite? it round, swollen, green and i'm running a low grade temp with cold sweats?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
As asked, yes.: Most bites/infections do fine on their own, dealt with by our bodies. However some need help--if having fevers / chills / sweats, suggests more extensive infection. Should see your Dr or an Urgent Care for evaluation and probable antibiotic prescription.
Answered 3/22/2020
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100 percent: Incidently, many infections that are thought to be spider bites may be wounds growing resistant bacteria like MRSA.....better to be on an oral antibiotic then topical...
Answered 3/22/2020
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Antibiotics needed: You may have been biten by a brown recluse spider. Their bites nearly all get infected. Often they require aggressive wound care. You should see your doctor and have him/her decide on the best treatment after their evaluation.
Answered 7/8/2014
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