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2017-07-12 02:40:39
WHAT CAN I DO IN PEOPLE EXPERIENCE RAT BITE FOR THE FIRST TIME ? DO I NEED TO CLEAN THE WOUND? OR ELSE OR WHAT ?
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Clean the wound,don't close it with bandage. Injection Tetanus need's to be given,if bad wound start oral antibiotics for 5days and regular

Answered2017-07-12 07:18:07

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U need to consult a doctor, to physically check the wound and also get atleast a TT injection

Answered2017-07-12 07:15:31

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