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  2. Spider bite - Wikipedia

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    A spider bite, also known as arachnidism, is an injury resulting from the bite of a spider. The effects of most bites are not serious. [1] Most bites result in mild symptoms around the area of the bite. [1] Rarely they may produce a necrotic skin wound or severe pain. [2]: 455 Most spiders do not cause bites that are of importance. [1]

  3. 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 ...

  4. Arthropod bites and stings - Wikipedia

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    Less frequently, venomous spider bites are also associated with morbidity and mortality in humans. Most arthropod stings involve Hymenoptera (ants, wasps, and bees). While the majority of Hymenoptera stings are locally painful, their associated venom rarely cause toxic reactions unless victims receive many stings at once.

  5. 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 ...

  6. 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 ...

  7. Are Joro spiders dangerous to humans? We found out - AOL

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    Even when spider do bite, normal ones typically cause a red raise bump that might itch and may only have mild symptoms of skin irritation. A Joro spider bite may have the same type of reaction ...

  8. List of medically significant spider bites - Wikipedia

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    In addition, incidents of opiliones biting people are rare, and no reported bites by these species have had any lasting effects. The term "daddy-long-legs" also can refer to the similar-looking cellar spider. This species (a true spider) can bite humans, but its venom is not known to have any effects beyond mild discomfort at the site of the bite.

  9. Brown Recluse Spider Bites—Everything You Need to Know - AOL

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    Spiders don’t feed off your blood the way mosquitoes or bed bugs do, and they have no interest in being near humans. “The most common reason for a brown recluse to bite is when the spider is ...