A member asked:

Got stung by something yesterday bigger than a bee but today it still has a wealt and has drainage and itches with soreness is it anything to worry?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Most Likely STAPH: Almost all 'spider bites' now a days are the dangerous methicillin resistant staph aureus". (mrsa). Mrsa (mersa) can get very dangerous very quickly. Please get in to see your family doctor urgently.

Answered 12/10/2013

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