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Pest Prescriptions - Was I Bitten by a Spider?
Most spider bites, as Dr. Parada explains, are accidental and require little treatment.
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It is common for any unexplained skin irritation to be called a spider bite. In fact, they rarely are. Research has shown that 80% of presumed spider bites are actually bites from other insects or due to skin infections such as MRSA.
Most spider bites are accidental, harmless, and require no specific treatment. If you are bitten, most spider bites are less painful than a bee sting. Pain from non-venomous spider bites typically lasts from 5 to 60 minutes, while pain from a venomous spider bite frequently lasts for longer than 24 hours.
Most spider bites do not require professional medical attention. Clean the bite site, apply a cool compress, and consider tying a snug bandage above the bite and elevating the limb to help slow the venom spread. Aspirin or acetaminophen and antihistamines can be used to relieve the minor signs and symptoms.
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