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Brown Recluse Spider


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Definition

The bite from a brown recluse spider is poisonous.

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Brown Recluse Spider Bite on the Hand

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Symptoms & Signs

An initial sharp sting or no immediate pain
Pain developing within the first several hours after being bitten, possibly becoming severe
General feeling of discomfort, malaise, or nausea
Formation of an ulcer in the area of the bite
Chills or fever
Sweating
Reddish to purplish color to skin area around bite
Itching
Red or purplish blister

In rare cases:

Blood in urine
Jaundice
Kidney failure
Seizures
Coma

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• Poisonous Ingredient
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• Home Treatment
• Before Calling Emergency
• Poison Control, or a Local Emergency Number
• Prognosis or Expectations
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Review Date : 7/24/2003
Reviewed By : Ari Schwell, M.D., Director, Emergency Department of the Episcopal Campus of Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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