| Front | What are the effects of a black widow spider bite? |
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| Back | Most of these bites cause localized pain and symptoms, including agonizing muscle spasms. In some cases, a bite on the abdomen cause muscle spasms so severe that the patient may be thought to have an acute abdominal condition, possibly peritonitis. The venom is a neurotoxic (damages to nerve tissues). Other symptoms include dizziness, sweating, nausea, vomiting, and rashes. These signs and symptoms generally subside over 48 hours. |
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