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A member asked:
Can a spider bite get infected after it is healing?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: If there is a lot of open skin then you can get a secondary bacterial infection. Also, you may want to make sure that your tetanus vaccine is up to date as well if you have gotten bit recently. Some spider bites (eg, brown recluse) may benefit from antibiotic treatment (a bit controversial).
Answered 4/19/2015
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Yes: A spider bite can get infected at any time before healing is complete.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Yes: Watch for signs of increased redness, swelling, warmth, and pain sometimes with red streaking. If so, see your doctor.
Answered 6/21/2016
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