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Spider bites
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White-tail spider bite - symptoms and treatment - myDr.com.au
Although a white-tail spider bite can be painful and cause temporary skin irritation, experts say it’s very unlikely to cause skin ulcers and slow-healing wounds.
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Bites and stings quick guide
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Bites and stings | Health and wellbeing | Queensland Government
Learn how to apply first aid for bites and stings and when to seek medical treatment.
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First aid for bites and stings - myDr.com.au
First aid tips for bites and stings from some of the most venomous creatures in the world - snakes, spiders, jellyfish, blue ringed octopus and cone snail - all of which are found in Australia.
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Bites and stings – first aid - Better Health Channel
First aid information about what to do If for common bites and stings. Includes - spiders, snakes, scorpions, bees, ticks, wasps, octopus, jellyfish and other sea creatures.
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Spiders - Better Health Channel
Australia has about 2,000 species of spider but most species are relatively harmless to humans.
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Spider veins, bruises and scars - myDr.com.au
Spider veins (fine, purple, red or blue veins), bruises and scars are common skin problems. Find out what products are available for spider veins, bruises and scars.
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ACD A-Z of Skin - Spider Naevi
Spider naevi are prominent blood vessels affecting up to 10% of the population. They usually occur as single or multiple blood vessels on the face, chest and neck areas.
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After a flood – animal and insect related hazards - Better Health Channel
When returning to a flood-affected area, remember that wild animals, including rats, mice, snakes or spiders, may be trapped in your home, shed or garden.
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Varicose Veins | Ausmed
Varicose veins are swollen, twisted, blue-in-colour blood vessels under the skin. They most commonly occur in the legs and feet.
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Lyme disease serology | Pathology Tests Explained
Your blood is being tested for antibodies to the Lyme disease bacterium. When you have these antibodies in your blood, it means that you may have come in con
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Poisons | Emergency services and safety | Queensland Government
Even the mildest chemicals, medicines, animals and plants can be poisonous to your family but preventing poisoning at home can be simple.
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Acute Management of Poisoning | Ausmed
Poisoning occurs when an individual ingests, inhales, injects or absorbs (through the skin) a substance that is harmful to human health. Poisoning may cause illness, injury or even death. More than 160 000 people (or 1 in every 145) are poisoned every year in Australia.
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