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Can you get bit by a bat and not know/see it? a bat just flew by me and touched me - came out of nowhere. how do i know if i've been bit or not?

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Unlikely: I have heard anecdotes of people getting bitten by a bat while sleeping and not noticing it (not sure if true, however) but the possibility of an undetected bite on a fly-by while awake is nil. Relax!

Answered 9/13/2018

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A member asked:

Can you get bit by a bat and not know/see it? a bat just flew by me and touched me - came out of nowhere. how do i know if i've been bit or not?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Aaron Roland answered

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