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Rat bite while I was asleep
I was asleep and I guess I was bitten by a rat on my neck . There was no bleeding at all . But lil redness like we see in mosquito bite .
I got my tetnus in last week of December or first weak of January and rabbis in January .
So shall I need a medication ?
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No TT needed.mild pain killers if needed.nothing to worry.
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Dr. Arup Roy
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There is no need to take tetanus as you have taken TT in last week of December. As for medication you can take over the Counter NSAIDS. As there is no bleeding nothing to worry about.
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if redness don't resolve within 24-48 hours you should consult a physician
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