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Should i start taking antibiotics if i believe i have a spider bite on my foot?
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No: If it just happened, treat with simple wound care including cleansing of the wound, checking tetanus status and watching for signs of progression leading to infection. However, since the foot can become infected very easily, watch for infection very closely. If any doubt, see your doctor.
Answered 2/6/2018
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No: Treat with topical antibiotic or antiseptic. Keep clean and monitor. If this fails to improve, see a physician.
Answered 9/28/2016
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