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We think my son seems to have been bitten by a spider 4 days ago. the bite started oozing yesterday. he has been taking vit c to support the immune response. should we be considering a antibiotics for this. if so how do we proceed thanks ?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Contact his doc: Treatment would require you contact his doc who can decide if an in person evaluation is needed.Some of these require meds while others self heal.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 3/22/2022

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A member asked:

We think my son seems to have been bitten by a spider 4 days ago. the bite started oozing yesterday. he has been taking vit c to support the immune response. should we be considering a antibiotics for this. if so how do we proceed thanks ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Singh agreed

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