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2026-05-22 07:20:12
Hello doctor please reply me (RAT)bite cause RABIES or Not After Rat bite (ARV) Anti Rabies vaccine is needed or not?
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Rat bites almost never cause rabies according to WHO For more discussion you can contact me directly on Practo

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Rat bites are generally considered very low risk for rabies. Rodents like rats rarely transmit rabies to humans, and in India, ARV is not routinely recommended for rat bites. That said, do wash the wound well with soap and water immediately, and make sure your tetanus vaccination is up to date. Watch the wound for signs of infection like redness or swelling.
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Answered2026-05-24 11:54:08

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Not needed after rat bite. Take inj. Tetanus toxoid. Clean the bite site with antiseptic solution and apply betadine ointment over it.

Answered2026-05-22 13:41:40

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No need to worry at all 👍🏻 Rat bites carry very low risk of rabies. Rats are not typical carriers like dogs or cats.

Answered2026-05-22 10:29:45

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Yes possibility can not be ruled out Adv ARV as per schedule

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusion and management

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RAT IS A RABID ANIMAL. SO U DEFINITELY NEED  ARV VACCINE.

Answered2026-05-22 10:00:15

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Hello patient, Rat bite may causes rabies provided it’s been infected with rabies. Following rat bite,symptoms like - fever, vomiting, etc can happen. Due rat dropping known as leptospirosis However if not experiencing any of the above. Do nothing
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Watch for symptoms

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No neee Take TT injection Kindly do connect and consult with me

Answered2026-05-22 08:29:13

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Anti-rabies vaccination (ARV) is generally not required for rat bites. Rats and other small rodents (like mice, squirrels, and hamsters) are extremely rare carriers of rabies, and transmission.
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Take one inj TT.

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Yes needed

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment

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No need to worry

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Depends the circumstances and generally not

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

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Kindly do connect and consult Need to look for the category of the wound

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Do consult

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