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Should you seek medical attention for a desert recluse bite?
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Yes: Recluse spider bites are known to have unfavorable side effects. Depending on severity, it may need as little as pain control or even surgical intervention. Seek medical evaluation early.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Not likely: The majority (>90%) of recluse bites cause little tissue damage and do not need medical attention. Watch the bite site--if you notice the site becoming increasingly red, the formation of a brown eschar or increasing pain, do seek treatment.
Answered 9/8/2013
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