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What do i do if i think i've been bitten by a brown recluse spider? er?!
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Wash area: Go to er if nausea, vomiting, fever, rashes, and muscle and joint pain develops or if bite area turns red or black.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Spider bite: Please be evaluated by primary care, dermatology or the ER. If it is a wound healing issue see plastic surgery and possibly Infectious Disease. Drug of Choice is Dapsone (old leprosy treatment).
Answered 6/26/2015
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See doctor: They have a high rate of infection and can have MSRA.
Answered 7/25/2014
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