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Antibotic prescibed by doctor's for spider bites?

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One that generally: Covers staph. Generally these are zyvox, doxycycline, bactrim, (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) clindamycin. You have to worry about MRSA infection. Also check your tetanus status.

Dr Fowler agreed

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly: If there are signs of infection than an antibiotic would be appropriate.

Answered 5/7/2015

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