Complications
Complication
Timeframe
Likelihood
short term
low
Anaphylactic reactions most often occur within minutes of the initial exposure, but can be delayed by hours or may rebound as initial treatments wear off. Any symptoms involving shortness of breath, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, or generalized weakness should prompt immediate medical care.
long term
low
Cellulitis or abscess development may occur in the days following a bite or sting. These occur more commonly in older or immunocompromised patients. Although rare, necrotic lesions from recluse spider bites are a prime substrate for secondary infection.
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