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Got bitten by a rat

2017-07-17 07:48:38
2 days before at night I got bitten by something. I didn't see but assuming it can be rat. Small spot and 1 drop blood came out. I visited local hospital next morning Dr only prescribed a tetatus injection. Till now I don't have any symptoms only skin near the bite become slightly rough. Am I need more treatment? Please help me
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HELLO, CONSULT A GENERAL PHYSICIAN M.D.. TILL THAN, ANY ANIMAL BITE NEEDS ANTI RABIES VACCINATION, AT LEAST FOUR DOSES SUBCUTANEOUS. SO I THINK YOU UNDERSTAND THIS. O.K BYE.

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