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Last week i had a rat bite. Should i go for some kind of medication?.....................

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HELLO, I NJ TT ONE AMPLE IM STATE. ANTIRABIS VACCINE AS RAT IS A RABID ANIMAL. PREEXPOSURE 0,3, 7,14 POSTEXPOSUR 28. IF PAIN N REDNESS IS THEIR TAB SIGMOFALM TWO TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR THREE TO F ...  Read More

I got rat bite. What is the vaccine for rat bite? I am feeling pain over that area in my finger.

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Please Take Inj tetanus toxoid 1 dose stat Tab zerodol sp 1 Twice a day Tab pan 1 perday Tab clavum 625mg 1 Twice a day All for 3 days ...  Read More

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There is a very small rat bite on left index finger, I am not sure whether it us rat bite or not , I have taken tt is it ok with that .

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Better to take rabies vaccine also ...  Read More

A rat bite me ,i see when am wake-up and when I wash it i see that blood clotted in surroundings what should I do

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Hello, clean the wound with soap n water.inj TT ONE AMPLE IM STATE.followed by antirabis as rat is rabid animal.0,3,7,14,28 DAYS.if wound is big Clean with detol or savlone or betadin. Ok. ...  Read More

Dan rat bite affect fertility?? . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v.v . . . . .v.v.v .

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  Read More

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

I have rat bite and taken injection T.T. Please tell me any rabbiz vaccasin required.

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Need to know more about your complaints and problem so that i can guide help you. If you have any quries regarding your health or your family , you can opt for direct consult to chat and cons ...  Read More

Is there in side effect of rabipure injection. A small rat bite on my thumb.... ............... ....

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HELLO, INJECTION RABIPURE/VERORAB SUBCUTANEOUS IN DELTOID REGION. IF NOT GIVEN PROPELY IT HAS CAUSES HAEMATOMA,OR INFLAMMATORY AT INJECTION SITE. BUT WE HAVE TO TAKE AS RABIES IS MOBID DISEASE AT L ...  Read More

Hello doctor a rat bite me badly at my finger I got swere bleeding what should I do

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Hello, Thanks for your query on Practo "As" per your clinical history is concerned please do a surgical dressing with the antibiotic solution [BETADINE SOLUTION], add [ALCIFLOX tab-500mg]twice a day ...  Read More

Rat bite me today. What medicines n precautions I need take....sir rat bite me on my hand.....blood come from wound.....

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wash the wound with soap and water. start antirabies vaccine from any government medical center nearby. The vaccine is provided for free by the government. ...  Read More

My dog chased and bit a rat. The rat isn’t fully dead—it’s still alive. I’m really worried about my dog. Is she safe? Please helppp🙏🙏🙏🙏

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Rats can carry so may pathogens in them and they are the main reason for secondary rat kill poisoning. Get your dog checked to make sure he is completely fine. ...  Read More

My mother got bite by rat last night, small wound with little bleeding, went to doc in morning, doc has given TT injection and ciprofloxacin vaccine although she had taken tt injection 1.5 months ago, is this ok ? To take TT injection twice within shorter time? Also is anti rabies inj is required to be taken

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No any problem. No arv??? Rat is a rabid animal. Advise rabivax on 0,3,7,28 days in deltoid reason intradermal Dose 1ml ...  Read More

I got mild rat bite. Got my titnus injection.Do i have to take rabies vaccination also? 4-5 months back i took rabies vaccine due to my pet dog.Also i am going through IVF treatment...what should i do

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A big rat had skided my foot during running , near railway station .today Dont know either any scratch or bite . May be small bite or scratch. I have took tt. My arv status i have took all five dose 5 on may 2020 due to dog bite Recent i have took two booster on 12/04/2024 Due to dog bite . Recent i have done 1 month back , rabies antibody W

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Yesterday night in my house there was a big rat that bite me do I need rabies vaccine I have taken 4 dose of arv 5 months and have also taken the 2 booster last month do i need vaccine for this incident

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No . You don't need ARV at this stage. ...  Read More

I was bitten by rat i had burning sensation and pain too but there was no wound not even a scratch ...skin is normal like ...should i need to take TT injection?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Good morning Yesterday night I was bitten by Rat.. I am attaching picture also.. please let me know what should I do...IS RAT also cause Rabese???

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

I may have bitten by a rat while sleeping 2 days ago . There very small wound on my thumb.do I need to get a rabis shot.

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If there is bleeding then ARV should be taken ...  Read More

I bit by a rat today.just one drop blood came out.. I cleaned the area by iodine..visited doctor he has given bioclind 300 injection and some antibiotics tablets...Do I need to take TT or rabies injection manditorily??

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Do we have to take anti rabies vaccine for rat/mice bite. Some say yes some say no please help clear my doubt ..

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

C/c - rat bite 8 days ago on the left leg . Bite marks minimum mild swelling and mild pain Otherwise unremarkable Can this pt need any medications if yes then which ? kindly suggest

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Any animal bite requires TT and anti rabies injection along with antibiotics. Get him to see a physician to get all the necessary treatment. ...  Read More

2 hours ago I feel like some pain near my toe in leg I was sleeping at that time later I found that it was bleeding there is no evidence of any insect or Snake like thing near my bed also the house is properly secure only I found a rat large in size add some distance from my bed and earlier I have seen it running on my bed so there are chance

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Rat bite in hand , very minor scar. Taken tetanus injection but Rabies injection also necessary? Please advice .. thanks in advance

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I was sleeping then I felt some pain...and i saw a small rat...so what to do if a small rat bites you

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.  ...  Read More

Hi doctors Do help me Which vaccine to take after house rat bite human? And if tt vaccine is taken two years back , and taken now also Cause any harm?

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.  ...  Read More

A mole rat bit me last night and it was very painful and there is a scratch also. What should I do ? Do I have to show it to a doctor?

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ...  Read More

A rat ran over my feet.should I go for rabies vaccination.what to do.kindly reply urgently. I m worrying

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Bitten or not? If not then no need to worry. ...  Read More

What first aid should we do when your face and hands starts swelling after an insect bite on the leg

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I got rat bite whose tail was short and there is a huge pain to my leg but there is no bite marks . Will I get infected. I took injection after 10 days of bite . Should I need to take any other action

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Do I need to take rat bite vaccination for rat bite but blood didn't came out its paining a lot near my feet .I did not take any treatment for bite . It's been 10 days I'm feeling severe pain in the n8 now. Is it dangerous

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