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A member asked:

I was bit by a big red spider. went to dr. and antibotics haven't done much. went back and they took a swab. still hurts, still sick. ?

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Dr. Thomas Heston answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Get the results: Consider getting the results of the swab and treat based upon that.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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