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Rat scratched me on foot finger , small scratch 2mm approx . Do I need any treatment for that ?
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You need to clean the wound.
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Take a course of antibiotics for atleast 5-7 days
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Dr. Soudip Saha
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5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Need detailed history and evaluation
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Dr. Viji Balakrishnan
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15 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hope you have cleaned the wound immediately with soap and water..It's better if you take a tetanus injection.
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