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Rat bite query
My mother got bite by rat last night, small wound with little bleeding, went to doc in morning, doc has given TT injection and ciprofloxacin vaccine although she had taken tt injection 1.5 months ago, is this ok ? To take TT injection twice within shorter time? Also is anti rabies inj is required to be taken
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There is no evidence of rat bites causing rabies in humans. Rat bites need to be addressed mainly with wound care, Tt vaccine and antibiotics.
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In your case, your doctor has started the right post exposure prophylaxis. Kindly follow his instructions and you will be fine
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Rabies vaccine can be taken but there is no literature documentation about it
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No problem with inj. T.T., although it will not be needed for another 6 months now, in case of any Injury. Anti rabies not needed.
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Dear patient,
"Hi, donât worry. Itâs okay to get a TT injection againâeven within a short gapâespecially after an animal bite. Itâs given to be safe, and it wonât harm her.
As for the anti-rabies vaccine: rats are not known to spread rabies, so usually itâs not needed after a rat bite. The wound should be cleaned well, and the antibiotics like ciprofloxacin will help prevent infection. Just keep watching the wound for any signs of swelling or pus, and let me know if anything changes."
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There is no wrong in taking anti rabies vaccine and TT
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Ideally no need to repeat Inj TT when given in last 6 months.
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Yes and also take anti rabies medicine also
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No any problem.
No arv???
Rat is a rabid animal.
Advise rabivax on 0,3,7,28 days in deltoid reason intradermal
Dose 1ml
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Inj TT
Inj arv needed
Visit nearest emergency
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Dr. Teegala Anurag
General Practitioner
Hyderabad
No problem in taking TT injection within small amount if time, but it is not necessary to take Inj.TT if you have already taken it in the past 6 months. As for the rabies, Rats are not known to spread Rabies infection so Rabies Vaccination is generally not required for a Rat bite.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
No issues.
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