Spiders don’t carry diseases, the way ticks and mosquitoes do, and in the United States, where thousands of species of spiders live, there are only a few venomous types that cause concern — notably, ...

NASHVILLE — An increase in spider-bite patients at Vanderbilt University Medical Center here has created some concern — but not about an influx of brown recluse spiders in garages, attics or ...

How do you treat a spider bite and what are the symptoms to look out for? - With temperatures rising, it’s important to know which spiders can cause problems ...

Are you sure that’s really a spider bite? Skin abscess can be frustrating and confusing for patients, and the incidence of MRSA continues to grow. The skin accounts for approximately 15% of the ...

Not sure if you have a spider bite? These pictures and symptoms can help you I.D. one, according to entomologists. Plus, exactly what you should to treat them.

Georgia-based singer Gabe Lustman spent five days in the hospital and nearly lost his leg due to a brown recluse spider bite. Here's what to know about symptoms and treatments.

These pictures of common venomous bites, including brown recluse and black widow spider bites, will help you determine what bit you and how to relieve symptoms.

Brown recluse spider bites are usually painless, but some people notice a stinging feeling. Symptoms such as burning and itchiness usually develop about 2-8 hours after a bite.

Brazilian Wandering spider was voted as the 2007 most vulnerable animal by Guinness World Records. Not located in the U.S., this species of banana spider gives a painful bite but is rarely fatal.

Insect and Spider Bite Symptoms Most insect bites cause only minor irritation, with symptoms like swelling at the site of the bite or itching or burning. You might also feel numbness or tingling.

Most bug bites are perfectly harmless—unless these symptoms sound familiar. Go to see your doctor right away if they're familiar. The post 8 Bug Bites That Might Need Medical Attention—Now appeared ...

UK postman Chris Cowsley, 52, realized every arachnophobe's worst nightmare after a spider bit the inside of his throat while he was asleep -- which caused it to swell up so badly he couldn't breathe.