A lthough extremely rare, spider bites could lead to dangerous outcomes in the UK and, with more than 650 different species of spiders, it’s important to know which ones can cause problems.

The brown recluse spider is common in Southern states. Its bites can be life-threatening. Harold G. Scott/Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images. Earlier this week, a seven-year-old girl in Arkansas ...

Is that red bump a spider bite or could it be a staph infection caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcal aureus (MRSA)? MRSA, a newer type of staph infection, has been present in Iowa since ...

How to treat a spider bite. 1. Wash the bite area with cool soapy water. This will clean the wound and help prevent infection. 2. Apply a cool compress, such as an ice pack.