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Five Card Story: Spider bites
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Spider bites can kill you... spider bites cause only minor injury. A few spiders can be dangerous. In the United States, these include the black widow spider and the brown recluse spider.
To take care of a spider bite:
Clean the wound. Use mild soap and water and apply an antibiotic ointment.
Apply a cool compress. Use a cloth dampened with cold water or filled with ice. This helps reduce pain and swelling. If the bite is on an arm or leg, elevate it.Use over-the-counter medications. Try a pain reliever, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), or an antihistamine (Benadryl, Chlor-Trimeton, others).
When to seek medical help:
prompt medical attention in the following situations:
You are unsure whether the bite was from a poisonous spider.
The person who was bitten experiences severe pain, abdominal cramping or a growing ulcer at the bite site.
The person who was bitten isn't breathing.
Your doctor may recommend a tetanus booster shot if you haven't had one in the last five years.
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