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A friend bit me but didn't penetrate the skin. can i still get infected?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

If there: is no skin wound, you won't get an infection.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/19/2015

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Highly doubtful.: There must be a break in the skin to transmit infection by a bite. However, microscopic breaks, are sometimes enough. Tell your friend to get a muzzle.

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 10/14/2015

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A member asked:

A friend bit me but didn't penetrate the skin. can i still get infected?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Dr Willson agreed

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