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What to do if a rat bites you?

If you have a rat bite, wash the area with warm water and soap as soon as possible. Dry the area with a clean towel and apply an antibiotic ointment. Cover with a clean bandage.

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Overview Rats can bite when they feel cornered or pressured. This may happen when you put your hand inside of a rat cage or come across one in the wild. They’re more common than they used to be. This is partly because more people are keeping them as pets. Plus, the number of rats in the United States in general is growing, thanks to climate change. Rat bites aren’t always serious, but they can become infected or cause a condition called rat-bite fever. Read on to learn more about rat bites, including how to identify them and when it’s time to see a doctor. What does a rat bite look like? Rat bites usually look like a small, single puncture wound or a number of small cuts. They also tend to bleed and cause painful swelling. If the bite becomes infected, you might also notice some pus. How do I know if I have rat-bite fever? Rat-bite fever (RBF), as its name suggests, is a condition that can develop following a rat bite. Bites from squirrels, mice, weasels, and cats can also cause rat-bite fever, though not as often as rat bites. In many cases, rat-bite fever causes a rash. This rash may be flat or have little bumps and can range in color from red to purple. It sometimes resembles bruising There are two types of rat-bite fever, each caused by different bacteria. Streptobacillary rat-bite fever is the more common type in North America, while spirillary rat-bite fever (also called Sodoku) is more common in Asia. Symptoms of streptobacillary RBF Bites that cause streptobacillary RBF usually heal relatively fast. However, in some cases, you may experience the following symptoms within 3 to 10 days: joint pain

fever and chills

muscle pain

headache

skin rash

vomiting and diarrhea

Symptoms of spirillary RBF A bite that causes spirillary RBF might look like it’s healing quickly. However, the following symptoms can pop up within one to three weeks after the bite: headache

fever and chills

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muscle pain

sore throat and vomiting

swelling of lymph nodes

ulcer at the wound

skin rash

How are rat bites treated? If you have a rat bite, wash the area with warm water and soap as soon as possible. Dry the area with a clean towel and apply an antibiotic ointment. Cover with a clean bandage. Even if the bite seems minor, it’s best to see a doctor as soon as possible. Rat bites are prone to turning into potentially serious infections. You should also get a tetanus shot, especially if it’s been more than five years since your last one (or you don’t remember the date of your last tetanus shot). In some cases, you might also be prescribed antibiotics to stay ahead of any potential infection As the bite heals, keep an eye out for any signs of rat-bite fever or infection, such as: skin that’s warm to the touch

redness and welling

pus

throbbing pain

fever and chills

joint pain Treating rat-bite fever or infection If you do develop rat-bite fever or an infection, you’ll need antibiotics. You’ll need to take the antibiotic for 7 to 10 days. For more severe bites, you may need intravenous antibiotics. Remember! Make sure you take the full course of antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor, even if you start to feel better before finishing them. Otherwise, you may not kill all of the bacteria, which can make them resistant to antibiotics. Rat-bite fever and infected bites usually respond well to a standard course of antibiotics. But rat-bite fever can cause some lingering fatigue, joint pain, or a rash.

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