What to do if you are bitten by a rat
There are more than 64 types of rats which are spread across the whole world. It is impossible to measure the rat population around the globe; however, it is believed to be the most populous mammal. Rats have the characteristic to adapt to their surroundings very quickly and due to their adaptability, they are found on almost all continents except Antarctica. They can live in all sorts of conditions and places. These little creatures multiplicate in numbers very quickly which poses a threat to human security.
Due to the adaptive ability of rats, they occupy human land and live right next to them. Many humans, unaware of the consequences they can have on them, completely ignore the fact that a dangerous animal is living right next to them and eating from the same food from which they eat.
Consequences of rat bites
Every year, tons of humans are bitten by rats. A wild rat’s bite can have some serious consequences which should be avoided at all costs.
Illness caused by rat bites
The quickest symptoms of rat bites are
1. Fever
2. A headache
3. Vomiting
4. Pain in back and joints
5. Rashness on hands and feet
6. The swollen skin around the wound
Symptoms of rat bites start to appear after 3-10 days of the bite. If the bite is left ignored, it may even get infected. Symptoms of infection should not be taken lightly. These include redness, heat, puss from wounds, swelling. Some serious cases might even lead to an unfortunate fatal event.
Seeing the doctor
Doctor consultation is immediately required after a rat bite. You might need to get injected to prevent any sorts of infections immediately. Doctors’ advice is always helpful and might keep you out of major trouble.
Treatment
Quick and effective treatment is a must for anyone that has been bitten by a rat. Ignoring the bite may result in serious damage. Therefore, it is advised to take immediate action which involves
1. Removing contact of an object with the wound. That includes any sorts of debris, watch, dirty cloth etc.
2. If there is any bleeding, it needs to be stopped immediately so that it doesn’t infect the skin. To stop the bleeding, use absorbents, tissues, cotton or any similar clean object.
3. Once the bleeding has stopped, carefully wash it with soap and warm water.
4. The next step required is to disinfect the wound. This can be done by applying pure alcohol on the wound. Perfume is a quick alternative
5. Use a bandage to cover the wound
A final word
It is advised to have immediate action once being bit by a rat, but you need not panic. It can easily be cured and does not cause rabies which is a misconception.
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