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Black widow spider

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What is Black widow spider?

The black widow spider (Latrodectus mactans) has a shiny black body with a red hourglass-shape on the belly area. The bite of a black widow spider is poisonous.

What are the symptoms associated with Black widow spider?

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question - Dental Health Community

- Apr 17, 2007
So like about a month and a half ago I broke my filling out of my lower left very back mola...

Knee replacement recovery time - Orthopedics Community

- Jan 09, 2007
Im due to have a total knee replacement and I want to know what the recovery time scale is ...

Broken Bone - Pin Strength - Orthopedics Community

- Mar 17, 2008
Im getting an operation to put a pin in my hand (scaphoid) because it didnt heal since I br...

Hip pain and muscle weakness - Orthopedics Community

- Feb 15, 2007
When I was 5 years old, I had septic hip surgery. No reason for the infection was ever foun...

Medial Elbow pain - Orthopedics Community

- Oct 22, 2009
19yr male. as of June 2006 i have been experiencing elbow pain. prior the only pain was ons...

how long will i take ? (sorry if in wrong post) - Orthopedics Community

- Jan 15, 2007
hi all i had a bike crash (skidded on diesil spill) dident find owner of it, so i dont hav...

Possible spider bites on 2 year old - Dermatology Community

- Jun 19, 2008
My son woke up this morning with several strange spots on his face and on the back of his n...

cold spot on wrist is sore - Neurology Community

- Jan 17, 2009
Yesterday I developed a funny cold spot on my wrist that is slightly red and sore. I have a...

tetanus shot - Women's Health Community

- Aug 28, 2006
doese anyone know if it is safe to get a tetanus shot during pregnancy (First Trimester)?
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