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A friend bit me but didn't penetrate the skin. can i still get infected?
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If there: is no skin wound, you won't get an infection.
Answered 10/19/2015
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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.
Answered 10/14/2015
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