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Hi there

 

After 3 weeks, you will need to have this area examined by her Pediatrician or regular Dr. What might have started out as a spider bite might have a secondary infection now and will need both topical (like Altabax) and oral antibiotics (like Bactrim).

 

Sounds like you have done all the right things, but sometimes these bites need a little extra help to completely heal. Scarring is also a factor is she is not properly treated with antibiotics and also development of Cellulitis can begin as well...which is a serious infection that will have to be treated.

 

 

 

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Expert:	Nurse Milli
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Answered:	10/15/2009

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