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I believe it was a spider bite. it happened while he was sleeping. and i cannot ask him any questions and get a response. he is autistic?
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Spider bite: Watch for any worrisome symptoms, swelling, redness, drainage or any pain. If you become worried, have him seen. Keep it clean and apply polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin). Sometimes a behavior change may tip you off that something is wrong. All the best.
Answered 7/15/2015
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See your pediatric: Take your child to his pediatrician. Spider bites can be serious and can become infected.
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