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Can A Spider Bite Cause A Knee Replacement Infection?

I have had both knees replaced. I have been bitten by some type of spider.....I don't know what and have had my regular doctor give me antibiotics, but it doesn't seem to be any better. Is there a danger that the venom could go into my knees and cause infections?
Mon, 11 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The venenom cause intoxication not infection. Infection can happen at the site of bite and in case of lower immunity it gives infection at the site of bite.

In case of lower immune system the infection can go in blood and this way implant csn be infected.

You need a cure of antibiotics as prevention.

Take care.

Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help you.

Best regards. Dr.Olgeta Xhufka ( general and family physician ).
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Can A Spider Bite Cause A Knee Replacement Infection?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The venenom cause intoxication not infection. Infection can happen at the site of bite and in case of lower immunity it gives infection at the site of bite. In case of lower immune system the infection can go in blood and this way implant csn be infected. You need a cure of antibiotics as prevention. Take care. Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help you. Best regards. Dr.Olgeta Xhufka ( general and family physician ).