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Does spider bites spread?

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Not usually: If you are bitten by brown recluse spider bite then the black area can spread. A severe reaction to any arthropod bite can spread.

Answered 6/24/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Brown recluse: Brown recluse spider's bite can cause no reaction, a mild reaction, an immediate or a delayed reaction. With a significant reaction a which blister appears after bit. The surrounding skin becomes hard, swollen & can be red, white & blue. A deep lesion can develop which can eat through fat and muscle.

Answered 7/28/2018

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