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How to treat spider bite on leg?it is red swollen and itchy, worsens when i move.still red after 3 days from bite,doesnt seem to get better if i move
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See your physician: spider bites notoriously are slow to heal, and can leave large openings. This is something you need to discuss with your position, and you need to keep it clean and protect against infection
Answered 9/5/2019
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