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Scared i got bit by a baby bat in my sleep.saw a brown bug flying in my room yesterday,i sprayed it but don't know where it went.should i go to the er?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Bat bites: Require medical evaluation and possibly rabies prophylaxis immunizations.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/3/2016

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A member asked:

Scared i got bit by a baby bat in my sleep.saw a brown bug flying in my room yesterday,i sprayed it but don't know where it went.should i go to the er?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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