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2. Spider bite - Wikipedia

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   Spider bites may be overdiagnosed or misdiagnosed. [1] In many reports of spider bites it is unclear if a spider bite actually occurred. [7] Historically a number of conditions were attributed to spider bites. In the Middle Ages a condition claimed to arise from spider bites was tarantism, where people danced wildly. [8]

3. List of medically significant spider bites - Wikipedia

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   A number of spiders can cause spider bites that are medically important. Almost all spiders produce venom but only a few are able to cause significant harm to humans. [1] Two medically important spider genera have a worldwide distribution—Latrodectus and Loxosceles.

4. Pathophysiology of spider bites - Wikipedia

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   Not all spider bites inject venom – a dry bite, and the amount of venom injected can vary based on the type of spider and the circumstances of the encounter. The mechanical injury from a spider bite is not a serious concern for humans. Some spider bites do leave a large enough wound that infection may be a concern. However, it is generally ...

5. What do spider bites look like? Know these important warning ...

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   The first signs of a black widow spider bite are usually a pinprick sensation, minor swelling, redness and a target-shaped sore, Medline Plus explains. Within 15 minutes to an hour, people may ...

6. Which Pennsylvania spiders are dangerous to humans? How ... - AOL

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   While roughly 3,000 species of spiders are found throughout the U.S., very few pose a direct threat to humans. Spider bites are rare, and medically significant incidents are even less common ...

7. Here’s What Spider Bites Look Like—and When to Call ... - AOL

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   “In general, spiders will bite only if they can’t get away from you, or are protecting their babies and don’t want to leave the babies behind, and/or they are being crushed or otherwise hurt ...