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Doctors can you tell me when should i go to the hospital with a black widow bite?
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Soon: Black widow bites can become ulcerated and this can lead to infection. It is important that your tetanus protection is up to date. Also, the wound may need cleansed and you may need antibiotics is infection is beginning.
Answered 8/25/2013
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