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A member asked:

I have a massive spider bite on my eyelid. it's puffy, a little red and very itchy. i'm not positive but i believe a spider bit me.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Staph Infection: There is a world wide epidemic of Staph Infections. Nearly all patients with this infection claim at first that it is a spider bite. You must urgently get to the doctor and get the appropriate testing and treatment. Do not let this get any worse.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 8/6/2016

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