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Got bit by a mouse
6 days ago i was bit by a mouse and it drew blood, i went to the civil hospital in the emergency ward. They gave me ARV and TT but no antibiotics. I saw online that there is a real risk of Rat Bite Fever and it's long term complications. Today I was feeling a bit unwell so I went to a different hospital for consultation, and they said nothing will happen don't worry too much. Now what should I do?
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Nothing will happen , relax
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Mouse bite - TT is correct. ARV is generally not needed for it. but if started please complete as per civil hospital advice.
Rat bite fever risk is low .
Since Day 6 and feeling unwell, please watch for: fever, rash on hands/feet, joint pain, increasing redness/pus at bite site.
*What to do:*
1. Keep wound clean, dry, antiseptic daily
2. Check temperature twice daily for next 10 days
3. No self antibiotics
*Return to hospital immediately if:* fever >100.4F, spreading redness, pus, rash, joint pain/swelling.
Anxiety can also cause unwell feeling, but monitor for red flags. Please get in-person check if symptoms persist.
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Don't worry, no risk.
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Arv n tetanus is required.
If wound
Zerodol sp three times after food
Cefexim o200 two times after food for 3to5 days.
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try not to panic try not to repeatedly replay the incident
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Dr. Karunya
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Chennai
Better to get a Tetanus shot as well as Rabies vaccination
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Divyansh Jain
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Hello,
I understand your concern. Mouse bites can occasionally transmit bacterial infections, including rat-bite fever (RBF), although this infection is uncommon.
Rat-bite fever may be caused by bacteria such as Streptobacillus moniliformis or Spirillum minus. Symptoms can include fever, chills, headache, muscle or joint pain, rash, and vomiting.
Symptoms typically appear within 3â10 days, but may develop up to 21 days after exposure.
Since your bite occurred six days ago and you are now feeling unwell, it is important to exclude an infection.
Rabies transmission from mice is extremely rare, and anti-rabies vaccination is generally not required for ordinary mouse bites. However, your treating hospital should determine whether the initiated vaccine course needs to be continued.
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Consult a general physician, particularly because you have started feeling unwell six days after the bite. Have the bite wound examined for redness, swelling, tenderness, discharge, or infection. Check your temperature. Your doctor may recommend CBC, CRP, or blood cultures if fever or systemic symptoms are present. Antibiotics are not automatically necessary after every mouse bite, but may be indicated for infected wounds, high-risk injuries, or suspected rat-bite fever. Your tetanus vaccination has already been addressed. Confirm the need for further rabies vaccination with the treating hospital rather than discontinuing it independently.
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Keep the wound clean and dry, and avoid applying unprescribed creams or antiseptic mixtures. Seek medical attention if you develop fever, shaking chills, joint pain or swelling, skin rash, worsening wound redness, or significant weakness. My recommendation: Rat-bite fever is uncommon but treatable with appropriate antibiotics. Since you are now feeling unwell, a repeat medical evaluation is justified rather than assuming the symptoms are unrelated. The absence of an antibiotic prescription initially does not necessarily mean your previous treatment was inappropriate; the need depends on wound characteristics and clinical findings. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
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Dr. Praful Mahamuni
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20 yrs exp
Nagpur
Hello,
Take Balanced diet.
For diet details and ePrescription consult by practo app.
Thanks.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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