Spider Bites

Follow the links below to find information about spider bites and how to treat them.

Reviewed December 2011

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Title:   Bites and stings
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   In summer weather especially there are many biting insects around. There are some things you can do to help avoid your children being bitten.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Spiders
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Most spiders are relatively harmless to humans. Australia has about 2,000 species of spiders. First aid for a venomous spider bite depends on the species of spider. If in doubt, always seek medical attention.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Bites and stings - first aid
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   First aid for bites and stings should include bandaging the wound and keeping the person immobile until medical help arrives. Do not apply a tourniquet. Call your emergency service and apply CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) if the person collapses or stops breathing.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Spider bites
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   There are many different spiders in Australia, and some of them can be very dangerous.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Spider bites
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Think of spiders and your imagination can really scare you. Some of them do bite though and they can make someone feel quite ill.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Spiders, ants and other little biters
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Australia has more than its fair share of bitey things. Most of them are fairly shy creatures and don't bother us if we don't bother them.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   White tailed spider
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The white tailed spider is commonly found in homes throughout Australia. The bite of a white tailed spider can be painful and may cause skin lesions. However recent research suggests the white tailed spider's bite is unlikely to cause necrotising arachnidism, a rare condition characterised by both ulceration and skin loss.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Spider bite
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of spider bites by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Spider bite (Comments for consumers)
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Redback and funnel-web spiders can inject a poison when they bite. These bites are painful and can make people very ill.
Date:   Dec 2006
Title:   Spider bite: a current approach to management
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Although spider bite is common, most spider bites cause minor effects and do not require treatment. More significant effects result from redback and, less commonly, from funnel-web spider bites.
Date:   Dec 2006
Title:   Avoiding ticks and spider bites
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Guide to identifying ticks and venomous spiders.
Date:   Dec 1995

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