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A member asked:
We live in mozambique, my friend has spider bite, all symptoms indicate, from a violin spider. will doxycycline work? now a massive "boil", but not.
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Requires exam: and culture. This type of infection may requires 2 oral antibiotics as well as a topical antibiotic. The abscess "boil" may have to be surgically drained. Go to the clinic NOW!
Answered 12/21/2016
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