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I was bitten by a brown recluse yesterday at 3 p.m. I went through flu-like symptoms I have gotten plenty of rest and lots of fluids and I ve eaten. I m still very weak but I m feeling better than I was in the past 24 hours. Do I still need to go to the ER?
The venom of brown recluse is of significant medical concern. So, if you really know that the spider that bite you was a recluse, should go to ER as soon as possible, you should not get it underestimate.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care. All the best.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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How Can You Tell If A Spider Bite Is Venomous?
Hello, The venom of brown recluse is of significant medical concern. So, if you really know that the spider that bite you was a recluse, should go to ER as soon as possible, you should not get it underestimate. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. All the best. Regards, Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician