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Rat bite injection
Do i need any injection in case of minor rat bite?
Today morning a rat had bitten me,so is there any injection required
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Dr. Ojashwin Mishra
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
You will need Tetanus toxoid if not taken within one year.
Locally apply tbact ointment.
If the wound is large/infection you'll require oral antibiotics as well.
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Keep the region dry and clean with dressing done twice a day.
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