Wayne Lukas had been battling a severe Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) blood infection. He died on Saturday at the age of 89.

Two venomous spiders, black widows and brown recluse spiders, can cause severe symptoms, experts say. Here are spider bite pictures and tips to identify them.

Insect and spider bites can occur almost unnoticed, or they can be painful. Learn more about the symptoms and when to seek help here.

How to treat a spider bite Russell says most spider bites don’t require anything more than you’d do for a mosquito bite or bee sting, like washing the wound and using hydrocortisone cream.

But he said he was told by medics that injuries from spider bites as severe as his are extremely rare.

Learn to identify and treat dangerous spider bites with expert advice on symptoms, treatments and prevention methods for the most venomous species.

These photos of 11 common bug bites and stings can help you identify what's responsible. Plus, symptoms and expert tips to help identify and treat insect bites.

While most spider bites heal within a week, some can lead to complications such as tissue death or severe muscle spasms, necessitating medical intervention. Home Treatment for Nonvenomous Spider Bites ...

Eastern Washington is home to two common spider species that are venomous. Here’s what to know about identifying spiders and treating bites.

Untangling the web: How to handle spider bites in pets Avoiding unsupervised access into areas where spiders are likely to build webs will greatly reduce your pet’s chance of encountering one.

In reality, about 10% of brown recluse spider bites cause severe skin damage. If the bite looks like it’s getting worse, call your doctor. You might need a skin graft to treat the wound.

A new way of treating potentially deadly black widow spider bites with fewer side-effects has been developed. Human antibodies have been engineered by scientists to neutralise the arachnid's toxin ...