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RAT BITE IN FINGER
Dear doctor,.
Last night a Rat bited in one of my finger.
Bleeding not happened.
Is rat bite is dangerous?
I have no idea.
What should I do?
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Hi, you need to visit a doctor for proper wound assessment and cleaning, need to be started on a course of antibiotics with suitable tetanus prophylaxis. Prophylaxis for rabies vaccine is decided on further more history/assessment
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Dr. Pradeep T
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Consult a doctor for proper history and examination. Clean the wound properly with soap and water. Have tetanus vaccination and rabies vaccine if found appropriate by physician.
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