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How to determine when a spider bite is serious?

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Information: Intense swelling, redness around the bite, red streaks up the extremity, fever, nausea and vomiting, difficulty breathing.Seek consultation immidiately if there is any question.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/10/2015

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