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How do i treat a rat bite on my son's finger?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

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See your GP: Please immediately contact your health care provider.Without treatment, rat-bite fever can be serious or potentially deadly.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 11/12/2015

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