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Mice bitten
I've beebn bitten by a mice. There is no wound and there is no bleed however it has a small red mark in the surface. A day after i noticed that when i touch the bitten surface. Its kind a bit hurt. Could you help me do i need to take antirabies vaccine??
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Dr. P. Vijayaraghavan
Consultant Physician
42 yrs exp
Chennai
Rabies is not known to occur following mouse bite though it cannot be ruled out. Other diseases like leptospirosis can occur. It is best to clean the wound with antiseptic and take an oral broad spectrum antibiotic, even if there is a superficial wound.
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