Bites from the brown recluse spider almost never result in death but can cause serious skin damage, nausea, and muscle pain. With proper care, mild bites resolve within days to weeks, while more ...

Cellulitis is a skin infection that can occur when bacteria enter an open bug bite. Early treatment is crucial. Learn how to ...

Unfortunately for NC arachnophobes, one of these species may prefer hiding in folded linens, closets and shoes.

So, to figure out if a mark is actually a spider bite, doctors and dermatologists look for specific signs on the skin and symptoms that can affect the entire body, Dr. Melissa Levoska, an ...

Insect and spider bites can cause small lacerations, swelling, skin discoloration, blisters, and other symptoms. Home treatment may relieve symptoms but some bites may need medical attention.

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

While Hollywood and urban legends paint dramatic tales about spider bites, medical professionals share a fascinating reality: among the 3,500 spider species calling America home, only a handful ...

"Usually, when we see people who think they have a spider bite, it's an unrelated skin infection," adds Rick Spurlock, an emergency room physician at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. For a ...

The brown recluse and black widow are the most common venomous spiders in the U.S. and Alabama. What are their habitats and ...

The black widow spider can be found on every continent except Antarctica. Its venom is toxic and painful, leaving victims to feel the effects long after the bite. Following is a transcript of the ...

There are several spider species that call Georgia ... The severity of their bite varies from something resembling a bee sting to skin necrosis. Black widows are shiny black bodies and a ...