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Spider bites that cause a infection ?
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Yes they can: Any bite to the skin can get secondarily infected. Best not to scratch the bite and use a topical antibiotic for a few days. See your doctor if the bite is getting more red, swollen, and painful.
Answered 9/2/2013
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