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How long should you wait to be worried about a spider bite?
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Depends on symptoms: Seek medical care asap if you think a spider bit you ; you have severe pain (can be felt at bite site ; possibly chest, back or abdomen); abdominal cramping /rigidness or ulceration of skin at site. You may need a tetanus shot (if you don't know when your last shot was or it has been > 10 years). Also seek medical care if you develop signs of secondary infection.
Answered 12/21/2013
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