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Bitten by rat or mouse while sleeping
Dear sir or medam, i feel fear as a rat or mouse have bitten my leg while i was sleeping and i cant distinguish rather its rat or mouse as it happens when i was sleeping, should i be worried ,as i am in a metropolitan city with people fearing very much of deseases causes by roddens in chennai,tamil nadu.
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Rabid animals rat or mouse. Cause rabies.
So inj TT, N ARV ADVISABLE.
ON, 0,3,7,28 DAYS.
RABIPUR, VERORUB, ABHAYRUB ANY ONE IN UPPER ARM DELTOID REGION. THERE IS NO OTHER TREATMENT FOR RABIES IN WORLD.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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You are bitten by a rodent.As a precaution you can take tetanus and antrabies vaccine .
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Kindly connect
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Tap water wash with soap thoroughly at the area
Apply betadine ointment
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check for fever
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Need examination, please connect. Wash that area apply betadin ointment . If fever is there than treatment requires
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
-Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
kindly consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Take tt and rabies vaccination
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Dr. Shivam Mishra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Mumbai
Dear Patient,
A rodent bite (rat/mouse) while sleeping warrants **caution but not panic**. Here’s a structured approach:
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### **Immediate Actions:**
1. **Wound Care**:
- Wash with soap + water for 15 mins.
- Apply antiseptic (Betadine) + cover with sterile dressing.
2. **Infection Risks**:
- **Leptospirosis** (Fever, muscle pain in 5–14 days) → Needs antibiotics (Doxycycline).
- **Rat-Bite Fever** (Joint pain, rash) → Treatable with penicillin.
- **Tetanus**: Ensure your vaccination is up-to-date.
3. **Rabies Consideration**:
- Rodents **rarely transmit rabies**, but if the animal was behaving aggressively/erratically, consult for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).
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### **When to Seek Emergency Care?**
⚠️ **Fever, redness/swelling at bite site, or muscle pain** → Urgent medical evaluation.
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### **Preventive Measures:**
✔ **Rodent-Proof Your Home**: Seal entry points, use traps.
✔ **Monitor Symptoms**: For 2 weeks post-bite.
**For personalized guidance, connect via WhatsApp**: **Eight Zero Zero Nine Eight Two One Three Three Two
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take antirabies vaccine.
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Dr. Reshma Rahman
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly connect…
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details for proper evaluation. Kindly connect
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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