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Are Anti Tetanus Shot And Antibiotics The Right Treatment For A Rat Scratch?
Hi. I was scratched by a huge rat s nail. There was little blood. I quickly got it cleaned with the alchohol prep pad I have at home.Then I rushed to the hospital and they administered an anti-tetanus shot and prescribed anti-biotics. Is that all I need? Is there any other thing I can do to prevent laser fever or any infection?
Hello, Yes, this is the right treatment. If you did not get a bite there is little risk of rabies so covering you for tetanus and infection would be the proper course of treatment Dr. Robinson
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Are Anti Tetanus Shot And Antibiotics The Right Treatment For A Rat Scratch?
Hello, Yes, this is the right treatment. If you did not get a bite there is little risk of rabies so covering you for tetanus and infection would be the proper course of treatment Dr. Robinson