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Comment from: oicu2, 19-24 Female (Patient) Published: June 04

I know I have been bitten by a Brown Recluse Spider, 4 days ago I noticed a small little bite, but didn't hurt really, today it is the size of a fist, swollen and so sore it makes me cry. Went to the ER and they told me that it wasn't an emergency and sent me home.

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