She sought treatment at an Italian hospital for pain in her ear and swelling on her face, but was unable to find relief.
Once she got back home to The Netherlands, her ear got worse: part of it turned black, meaning the skin and cartilage was dead.
Doctors determined the culprit was a Mediterranean recluse spider, whose bite is known to destroy skin and underlying fat. Full Article
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