Spider Bite (warning: graphic pictures)

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<p>I thought this was interesting, not really off topic because this was presented to me through my anatomy & physiology class, and questions like this are allowed in HS Life, I’m pretty sure. . just wanted to clarify before it’s sent to a place where no one will respond. <em>cough</em></p>

<p>I was just wondering, if you get a spider bite like this one:
<a href=“http://www.hgs.k12.va.us/Anatomy_and_Physiology/AandP_MISC/Spider_Bite.htm[/url]”>http://www.hgs.k12.va.us/Anatomy_and_Physiology/AandP_MISC/Spider_Bite.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Is your hand doomed to disintegration like such^^? Are there really no antibiotics that will take care of such a problem? Is the spider bite permanently toxic and the immune system cannot do anything about it??</p>

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<p>EW THAT IS DISGUSTING!!!</p>

<p>it looks so disgusting that perhaps it was photoshopped…</p>

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<p>Haha I know. I mean. . . if one spider can do ALL of that. . . maybe our strong worries on HIV/AIDS/STDs should be shifted. . </p>

<p>see, several people thought that, but it’s a real hand/bite, I asked the teacher. And these photos are provided on a link from a real governor’s school anatomy class, see the .va? ;)</p>

<p>I’m guessing he knew his hand would be destroyed and decided to take pictures to teach prospective researchers? </p>

<p>If that’s the case, I really wonder which spider causes such catastrophe!</p>

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<p>It’s a brown recluse bite.<br>
<a href=“http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/brownrecluse.html[/url]”>http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/brownrecluse.html&lt;/a&gt;
<a href=“http://dermatology.cdlib.org/DOJvol5num2/special/recluse.html[/url]”>Identifying and Misidentifying the Brown Recluse Spider;

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<p>the pictures are OBVIOUSLY doctored.
get it? doctored?</p>

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<p>My aunt sent me this!</p>

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<p>Ohh, thanks for the clarification.</p>

<p>Oh my God, I’m looking at
[this</a> human case](<a href=“http://www.highway60.com/mark/brs/linda_bite.htm]this”>http://www.highway60.com/mark/brs/linda_bite.htm), and this [dog</a> case](<a href=“http://www.highway60.com/mark/brs/bite.asp?Msg=2188]dog”>http://www.highway60.com/mark/brs/bite.asp?Msg=2188) from the site you provided me over30, and dang… that’s … really depressing. :frowning:

Everyone be sure to be really careful when going on camping trips around this upcoming vacation time. Spectrum, it’s not doctored, it can actually get that much out of hand, as seen by the above pictures also. Just do some research. [url=<a href=“http://www.highway60.com/mark/brs/bite.asp?Msg=2310]This[/url”>http://www.highway60.com/mark/brs/bite.asp?Msg=2310]This[/url</a>] cat died from it. It’s a serious bite.</p>

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<p>sarah go back to sleep!!</p>

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<p>Thats not nice spectrum apologize right now!</p>

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<p>Haha…spectrum sorry, the pictures mesmerized me. I told him I was going to take a nap, it’s not anything mean :)</p>

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<p>she was going to take a nap, and the pictures mesmerized her (said with emphasis). if you get the gist of what i am suggesting</p>

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<p>If I live back in the day, and my friend got a bite like that. I would probably just chop of the finger and hope for the best.</p>

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<p>My grandma thinks a brown recluse bit her last winter. I don’t believe her.</p>

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<p>How is it treated?</p>

<p>Medication to counteract brown recluse spider venom is not available in the United States. Treatment depends on how severe the bite is. For bites that:</p>

<p>Do not develop open sores, treatment includes applying a cold compress, elevating the bite area, and avoiding moving the bite area.
Develop open sores and dead skin (necrosis), treatment includes removing the dead skin from the sore. This may involve follow-up and replacing the dead skin with new skin (skin grafts).
Medications that may be used include: </p>

<p>Pain relievers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs include naproxen (Aleve) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin). Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 20 because of the risk of Reye’s syndrome.
Antihistamines, such as Benadryl, to relieve itching. Dapsone is sometimes used to prevent necrosis and an open sore from getting larger.
Corticosteroids, which may reduce inflammation. However, their benefit is not proven. 1
Antibiotics, if an infection is present.</p>

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<p>Ugh, the first pics look like the aftermath of a meth user. The others are ten times – no, a hundred times as bad. That’s just as ugly as some STD and what’s worse is it’s all out in the open.</p>

<p>Time to chop of that extremity. :(</p>

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<p>Holy **** that looks like it hurts. Ok looked something up…Luckily, it says only a small percentage of bites are necrotic. Here’s another case, confirming that no photoshopping was involved in the first link.</p>

<p><a href=“http://static.■■■■■■■■■■/40/100129426_77514d2252_o.jpg[/url]”>http://static.■■■■■■■■■■/40/100129426_77514d2252_o.jpg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>I cringed through all of the photos!</p>

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<p>that’s probably one of the most disgusting things i’ve ever seen.</p>

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<p>I’m definitely not getting close to spiders!</p>

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<p>Hmm ok here’s another link…This woman apparently got it. I posted the link to the picture of the healed wound. Looks just like a surgical wound. If you’re queasy, please don’t click on week 1 or week 2.</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.highway60.com/mark/brs/linda_bite4.htm[/url]”>http://www.highway60.com/mark/brs/linda_bite4.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Umm, well, apparently pets aren’t immune from this either.</p>