Bitten by rat or mouse while sleeping

2025-03-25 01:58:47
Dear sir or medam, i feel fear as a rat or mouse have bitten my leg while i was sleeping and i cant distinguish rather its rat or mouse as it happens when i was sleeping, should i be worried ,as i am in a metropolitan city with people fearing very much of deseases causes by roddens in chennai,tamil nadu.
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Rabid animals rat or mouse. Cause rabies. So inj TT, N ARV ADVISABLE. ON, 0,3,7,28 DAYS. RABIPUR, VERORUB, ABHAYRUB ANY ONE IN UPPER ARM DELTOID REGION.  THERE  IS NO OTHER TREATMENT FOR RABIES IN WORLD.

Answered2025-03-27 06:41:35

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.

Answered2025-03-27 05:08:32

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You are bitten by a rodent.As a precaution you can take tetanus and antrabies vaccine .

Answered2025-03-27 00:51:23

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  Dear Patient,  A rodent bite (rat/mouse) while sleeping warrants **caution but not panic**. Here’s a structured approach:  --- ### **Immediate Actions:**  1. **Wound Care**:     - Wash with soap + water for 15 mins.     - Apply antiseptic (Betadine) + cover with sterile dressing.  2. **Infection Risks**:     - **Leptospirosis** (Fever, muscle pain in 5–14 days) → Needs antibiotics (Doxycycline).     - **Rat-Bite Fever** (Joint pain, rash) → Treatable with penicillin.     - **Tetanus**: Ensure your vaccination is up-to-date.  3. **Rabies Consideration**:     - Rodents **rarely transmit rabies**, but if the animal was behaving aggressively/erratically, consult for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).  --- ### **When to Seek Emergency Care?**  ⚠️ **Fever, redness/swelling at bite site, or muscle pain** → Urgent medical evaluation.  --- ### **Preventive Measures:**  ✔ **Rodent-Proof Your Home**: Seal entry points, use traps.  ✔ **Monitor Symptoms**: For 2 weeks post-bite.  **For personalized guidance, connect via WhatsApp**: **Eight Zero Zero Nine Eight Two One Three Three Two

Answered2025-03-26 10:12:43

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Need few more details for proper evaluation. Kindly connect

Answered2025-03-25 15:57:25

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Answered2025-03-25 15:04:04

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Tap water wash with soap thoroughly at the area Apply betadine ointment
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check for fever

Answered2025-03-25 12:49:17

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Need examination, please connect. Wash that area apply betadin ointment . If fever is there than treatment requires

Answered2025-03-25 12:18:38

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-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - -Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history. Please follow good life style as • take plenty of fluid and • take less spicy and fatty foods and • take home made food only and do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and • keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .

Answered2025-04-16 13:25:47

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Need few more details kindly consult

Answered2025-03-28 02:55:26

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Take tt and rabies vaccination

Answered2025-03-27 02:34:50

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Do connect and consult

Answered2025-03-26 07:02:20

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Take antirabies vaccine.

Answered2025-03-26 06:50:42

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Kindly connect…

Answered2025-03-26 05:11:48

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2025-03-25 14:04:56

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Answered2025-03-25 12:06:17

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