Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Bitten by something
My mom was bitten by something in the train, there was few drops of blood and around 1 inch radius there is superficial scratch, the skin has been peeled. We don't know how it happened, it may be a rat as we suspect. She had a TT injection and on mild anti-biotics, is there anything we should be worried about? It's been 15 hours and she is doing fine except mild pain at the site. If it is rat, should we be concerned about the rat-bite fever? If it was not rat, what else we should to protect any other deceases / danger? Please help.
Answers (1)
Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice
Dr. Harsha
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi there...I can understand your concern. The incidence of rat bite fever is very rare. Don't get too apprehensive. It would have been better if the culprit for the wound was known. Because sometimes even slightly trauma could have caused the lesion you are describing. It is good that she has taken TT vaccine. Also she antibiotics will take care any added secondary bacterial infection. maintain good hygiene of the wound. Pain can be there for few days because of the wound. If she starts developing any symptoms like fever, myalgia, red rashes especially over hand and feet, then immediately consult a general physician for further evaluation.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.