I got bit twice by a rat. I am not sure and I would like to know what will happen. How do I take care of it? What happens if it is a street rat?
2006-10-24 10:52:27 · 9 answers · asked by catherine 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Rats have been known to carry some of mans deadliest diseases. The Black Plague was caused by the FLEAS that were on the rats. But rats are known to carry Rabies and that is transmitted by bites. I would go to the Emergency Room as soon as possible. You will have to get a Rabies shot and treat the wound for possible infection.
2006-10-24 10:58:21 · answer #1 · answered by topher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you got bit by a rat on the street then it is possible to get rabies. Plus there are all sorts of diseases you can pick up from a rodent's bite (or any wild animal for that matter). If it was a pet, it is still possible to get these but you are better off because you can take the animal in to be tested. Mind you, the rat will have to die for a rabies test. I would consult your local doctor if I were you.
2006-10-24 10:55:21 · answer #2 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all rats are dangerous and could have a possible chance of having rabies. i'd get it checked out by your doctor.
2006-10-24 10:53:55 · answer #3 · answered by r.d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you have to go immediately to the doctor and ask for some help about it.You can get sick so watch out and GO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO THE DOCTOR,you may get or have an infection!!!
2006-10-24 10:55:47 · answer #4 · answered by abdiand 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should be more worried about the drugs you were smoking in the alley that allowed you to be bitten twice by a rat.
2006-10-24 10:55:13 · answer #5 · answered by nobudE 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to be going to the doctor - you could get rabies
2006-10-24 10:55:21 · answer #6 · answered by freemansfox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tetnause and rabies are the big two...go to a doctor or the free clinic.
2006-10-24 11:12:28 · answer #7 · answered by koalatcomics 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go and get a tetinus shot ASAP!
2006-10-24 11:01:08 · answer #8 · answered by luckylindy0 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could get bubonic plague...and die a horrible death....
2006-10-24 10:55:05 · answer #9 · answered by Nandan 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋