Georgia is home to several spider species, and some are venomous. What do they look like? How dangerous are they? What to do ...

If you have a more severe bite, the spider’s toxin will continue to break down the skin, especially if you do not receive treatment. The site of the wound may start to develop necrotic (dead ...

This spider isn’t just dangerous—it comes with an unexpected side effect. Known for its venomous bite, this spider can cause a reaction that some might consider… highly unusual. Scientists ...

Tammin Sursok has revealed a shock health update after she visited her doctor for a routine check-up following a spider bite. The Australian actress, 41, was bitten on Monday and visited her GP ...

However the good news is that spider bites are rare and not usually a cause for concern. Jack Casson, 38, is a spider enthusiast from Hartlepool who has taken in the Spanish spider - now named Bessie.

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In general, a number of therapies may be undertaken for all bite wounds. Professional medical care should start with obtaining the history of the injury to include timing, and details about the ...

Infected bug bites may require a course of antibiotics. Seek urgent medical treatment if you develop red skin streaks, the bite area spreads, your pain worsens, or you develop symptoms of sepsis.

A woman suffered deep wounds above her right knee when she was bitten by a shark at a popular beach south of Sydney on Friday afternoon. Swimmers rushed to her aid. Beachgoers rushed into the ...

It was two days before his 18th birthday in 1994 when Stuart Anderson was shot. He was taking part in a live fire training exercise on the Brecon Beacons when he heard a gun fire close by. His friend ...

Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2011;9(2):215-226. As with most mammalian bites, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (augmentin) is a reasonable empiric antibiotic in an ...