Getty Images McGowan said the rabies infection could have been responsible. “Once that rabies virus gets into the brain of the animal – in this case, a beaver – they just act crazy,” he said.

A serious staph infection that doesn't respond to antibiotic treatment can develop from any wound, including a spider bite. It's also possible to mistake MRSA infections for a spider bite at first.

Bug bites don’t cause staph infections on their own. However, when an insect or spider bites someone, it can create an avenue for bacteria to get into the body’s tissues. 29,385 people played ...

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Local News Rabid beaver attacks swimmer in Western Mass. river The beaver reportedly went after the man three times. Stan Grossfeld / The Boston Globe, File By John Waller June 1, 2023 1 minute to ...

Within 24 hours of the bite or scratch, you may experience swelling, tenderness, and pus drainage. Sometimes, Pasteurella can cause a more severe soft tissue infection. Cellulitis.