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13 Ukrainians bitten by spiders since year start

13 Ukrainians bitten by spiders since year start

13 Ukrainians have consulted doctors after being bitten by spiders since the beginning of the year.

This is stated in the notification of the Ministry of Health, Ukrainian News Agency reports.

"Among the 13 people who went to the doctors after being bitten by spiders in 2024, six were treated in a hospital. All the victims recovered, not a single death due to a spider bite was recorded in 2024. Last year, 31 people with complaints of spider bites were registered across the country, 16 people were treated in a hospital, no deaths were recorded, just like in 2022. At that time, 42 people went to the doctors, 25 of them were treated in a hospital," the report says.

A spider bite can be indicated by one or two points on the skin, pain, swelling, nausea, and symptoms of poisoning.

If bitten by a spider, doctors recommend:

- Don't panic.

- Drink a lot of water.

- Wash the bite site with clean water and a soapy solution.

- Drink antihistamine and anti-inflammatory drugs.

- Seek medical advice.

At the same time, in the case of a karakurt spider bite, it is important to contact the emergency medical center or the nearest medical facility for a doctor's consultation as soon as possible. Karakurt poison affects breathing and heart function, can cause Quincke's edema.

As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, poisonous spiders have become more active in Ukraine.