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Would it be good for someone who just got but by brown recluse to rub hand sanitizer with 70% ethyl alcohol on bite? before they get to er?

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Dr. Lauren Romeoanswered

Wound Care 21 years experience

It won't hurt.: It won't really help the bite area but it may decrease the skin bacteria that could get into the wound. Soap and water is best.

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