Suggest Treatment For Squirrel Bite

Posted on Tue, 9 Dec 2014

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Tue, 9 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : Today Morning while trying to feed a small baby squirrel , she bite me on my finger. Its a small pin hole she could make. She was healthy and then after biting ran away. Should I consider for Rabbies treatment?Pls advice

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Squirrel bite

Detailed Answer:
Hi..... bites by rats, mice, squirrel, hare and rabbits seldom require treatment.

Coming to queries - Do Squirrels Carry Rabies - the answer is "No" squirrels do not carry rabies.

Can squirrels get rabies?," the answer would be "Yes".

Usually squirrel bites do not warrant antirabies vaccine.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (13 minutes later)

So you are suggesting me that their is no need to take anti rabies vaccine. Please clearly revert with a yes or no for vaccine. Iam very puzzled since morning.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
NO

Detailed Answer:
Hi...NO need for antirabies vaccine for squirrel bite. I am sorry if my previous interaction confused you.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (29 minutes later)

Thanks a lot I will follow you Thanks a lot. Thanks to health care magic.com

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I am happy that your doubts are cleared

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX... I am happy that your doubts are cleared. But I suggest rate the interaction and close the discussion if you are satisfied. Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar