UMEM Educational Pearls

Title: Spider bite

Category: Toxicology

Posted: 9/5/2019 by Kathy Prybys, MD (Updated: 11/22/2024)
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Question

A 3 year old is bitten by a spider on his right ear which is causing him intense pain, tachycardia, and muscle cramping. Identify the spider.  What is the treatment?

 

 

Answer