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Rat scratch

2020-09-19 05:06:18
Rat scratched me on foot finger , small scratch 2mm approx . Do I need any treatment for that ? Please suggest , thankyou
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You need to clean the wound.
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Take a course of antibiotics for atleast 5-7 days

Answered2020-09-19 05:15:24

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Answered2020-09-19 09:33:46

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Hope you have cleaned the wound immediately with soap and water..It's better if you take a tetanus injection.

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