Rat bite query

2025-07-26 07:16:24
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

Answered2025-07-27 06:26:06

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Inj TT Inj arv needed Visit nearest emergency

Answered2025-07-27 04:13:34

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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.

Answered2025-07-26 16:44:16

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Dear patient, "Hi, don’t worry. It’s okay to get a TT injection again—even within a short gap—especially after an animal bite. It’s given to be safe, and it won’t harm her. As for the anti-rabies vaccine: rats are not known to spread rabies, so usually it’s 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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Answered2025-07-26 14:19:59

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There is no wrong in taking anti rabies vaccine and TT

Answered2025-07-26 14:02:39

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Answered2025-07-26 12:57:34

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Ideally no need to repeat Inj TT when given in last 6 months.

Answered2025-07-26 12:55:10

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Answered2025-07-26 12:48:14

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Yes and also take anti rabies medicine also

Answered2025-07-26 11:54:17

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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

Answered2025-07-26 11:53:54

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Answered2025-07-26 11:51:25

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Need few more details Kindly consult

Answered2025-08-01 14:59:41

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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.

Answered2025-07-27 03:26:57

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

Answered2025-07-26 14:15:27

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No issues.

Answered2025-07-26 13:31:04

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