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Hi. i got what i thought was a spider bit..maybe not spider. the bug looked like it "lit up" when and right after it bit me. thank god i don't see broken skin or feel odd symptoms. could it be poisonous? how long till i can relax & be "in the clear?"

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Observe: Watch for signs of infection. Apply Bacitracin twice daily to prevent infection. Watch for signs of swelling, pus and signs of a be anaphylaxis.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 9/6/2020

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A member asked:

Hi. i got what i thought was a spider bit..maybe not spider. the bug looked like it "lit up" when and right after it bit me. thank god i don't see broken skin or feel odd symptoms. could it be poisonous? how long till i can relax & be "in the clear?"

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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