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This lesion was produced by the bite of a brown recluse spider. Brown recluse are one of two spiders in the United States that are considered poisonous (the other is the black widow). However, the Hobo spider can also produce bites that require medical attention.

Acquired Date: 1/1/1997 Acquired From: Mosby Publishing Company

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