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Is it an infected spider bite or and infected boil?
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Dificult to say: Both might look very similiar though a spider bite usually has bite marks. Depends on type of spider.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Uncertain: If no spider was seen - wouldn't assume the lesion is due to a spider bite. This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination & other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes.
Answered 7/27/2016
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