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  2. Phoneutria nigriventer - Wikipedia

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    Aside from causing intense pain, the venom of the spider can also cause priapism in humans. Erections resulting from the bite are uncomfortable, can last for many hours and can lead to impotence. A component of the venom, , is being studied for use in erectile dysfunction treatments. [20] [3]

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

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    Treatment at the hospital for a spider bite might include antivenom, antibiotics, pain medication and wound care, depending on the type of spider responsible for the bite, MedlinePlus says.

  4. 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 ...

  5. How to Recognize and Treat Spider Bites - AOL

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    Every spring and summer, creepy spider sightings and a few seriously damaging spider bites crop up around the country. Fortunately, most common spider bites aren't dangerous.

  6. List of medically significant spider bites - Wikipedia

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    However, most bite victims suffer only local pain and bleeding, a few more have limited neurotoxic symptoms (tingling, racing heart, more widespread pain), and there have been several recorded bites by this spider producing severe symptoms requiring medical treatment. [37] There are no recorded human fatalities due to mouse spider bites.

  7. Jumping spider - Wikipedia

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    Jumping spiders are a group of spiders that constitute the family Salticidae. As of 2019, this family contained over 600 described genera and over 6,000 described species, [1] making it the largest family of spiders at 13% of all species. [2] Jumping spiders have some of the best vision among arthropods and use it in courtship, hunting, and ...

  8. Spider bite - Wikipedia

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    Most spider bites are harmless and require no specific treatment. Treatment of bites may depend on the type of spider; thus, capture of the spider—either alive, or in a well-preserved condition, is useful. [33] [34] Treatment of spider bites includes washing the wound with soap and water and ice to reduce inflammation. [35]

  9. What You Think Is A Spider Bite Is Usually Something Else ...

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    These types of bites are rare, but brown recluse, black widow, and hobo spider bites can be deadly, so if you suspect one bit you, seek medical treatment immediately. You may need antibiotics ...