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Any diseases carried by mice in uk which could cause petechiae in humans? (my 10 month old daughter and my 3 year old son have a few, they are well)

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PETECHIAE IN CHILD: Both children should be seen now ! PETECHIAE can be very serious. It is best to have them seen now so they can be appropriately examined with thorough history and blood tests. I know it's in the middle of the morning but get them check !

Answered 8/7/2014

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A member asked:

Any diseases carried by mice in uk which could cause petechiae in humans? (my 10 month old daughter and my 3 year old son have a few, they are well)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Buzzeo answered

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