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A member asked:

I think my child has a spider bite.symptoms:very itchy,redness,swelling & warm to touch.i gave antihistamine & cream to stop itch.anything else?

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

Yes. See doctor: Spider bites can be serious. So bring the child to doctor for exam. May need antibiotics also

Answered 4/6/2018

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