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I got bit by a field mouse yesterday. it didn't bleed or puncture the skin really but there is a little red dot under the skin. am i ok?
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Bit by mouse.: Would go to ER/doc urgent care get tetanus, also mice carry toxoplasmosis so if you have not had it aleady( it is common) that may occur. It is a problem if pregnant. otherwise you may be asymtomatic. There other other infections that may occur so would f/u/ w/ doc /urgent care a. Rabies risk, see below, is low. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/739023_7 http://www.cdc.gov/rabies/pets/index.
Answered 2/1/2016
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Probably ok: It appears that the bite did not penetrate your skin based on your description. However if it did gets through your skin, then whether you will get sick or not depends on what infection the mouse might have. I am curious as to how you got bitten since mice do not bite without being cornered or provoked.
Answered 2/1/2016
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