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Rat/mouse bite
Good morning doctors,
I got bit by a rat/mouse in the middle of night while sleeping, but there was no blood. I felt intense pain and woke up. I had a tetanus shot last year. Do I need anti rabies shots? I had 5 ARVs completed in October, 2021. Don't know why I often get bit by these rats which enter my house from time to time.
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Although rats are not known to transmit rabies but it's better to be cautious than sorry. Get a tetanus as well as rabies shot after consulting with doctor.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult by giving history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Jagtaran Singh
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13 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Need to have tetanus shot...Rabies not required
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Dr. Danish Khan
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
Good morning
There is no need to do rabies as there is no wound or blood
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