Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Mu son who is 10 was seen yesterday by our family doc. for what appeared to be spider bite on his left lower calf (outer side). it was swollen and red. he was put on sulfamethoxasole. the area had to be lanced and drained. it is being tested for msra.
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
It's ok: Yes , could be spider bite and then got super infected . The doctor was right to culture for MRSA.
Answered 9/10/2015
2.9k views
Thank
Show 1 more comment
Yes: spiders can carry MSRA and sulfamethoxizole covers MSRA.
Answered 5/1/2015
2.9k views
Thank
Not spider: Sounds like ordinary boil. Drainage helps. Sulfa probably of no benefit. Spider bites are very different. Your DR should read-up on these subjects.
Answered 5/1/2015
2.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I had a bout of MRSA on my elbow 2 weeks ago. They gave me bactrim, (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) but now my nostril is red hard and swollen could this mrsa?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My right leg is swollen and so is my right foot.. Pvl revealed nothing remarkable. Any suggestions. Also had a course of bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim).?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Hi Doc I think my son has pinkeye . his eyes are red and there is discharge he said it is itchy and it is a bit swollen?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Boil under elbow ~3 days, 2cm diameter including red area. arm swollen, pus(yellow red) slowly drain. Wait or Doc?
Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) x3da for toe infection; tolerated but still red and swollen.Levaquin proposed but am afraid of side effects.Give bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) more time or change?
Lside nose swollen and painful but NO redness bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) and cephalexin 5 days now pain is worse and swelling spread to Rside and under eyes. Help?
5 days on Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for Paronychia. Finger still red, swollen. White and red pus coming out. Is it still infected? Does it mean it is healing?
Hi there My sister in law has red round spots on her lower left leg. She said it does not burn or itch but is a bit swollen and hurts when you press on it. Been 2 months and does not go away. Can send you a picture as well. ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
