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Suggest Treatment For A Copperhead Bite
What is the proper treatment and potential effects of a copperhead bite? My girlfriend was bitten about 2 weeks ago and her ankle (where she was bitten) is still quite swollen. 2 days ago the top of her foot peeled as if it had been sunburned. My concern is for internal tissue damage similar to a Brown Recluse spider bite. She does not have the option of staying off of her feet and I am a bit worried about the posibility of her losing her foot due to un-diagnosed infection.
Thanks. Jim Roberson
Thanks. Jim Roberson
Tue, 24 May 2016
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Copperhead is a poisonous species of snack .you need to be very careful regarding treatment .Antisnack venom are available and you need to take it along with other supportive measure . You need to consult to Medicine specialist and take complete treatment .
take care .
Copperhead is a poisonous species of snack .you need to be very careful regarding treatment .Antisnack venom are available and you need to take it along with other supportive measure . You need to consult to Medicine specialist and take complete treatment .
take care .
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