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A member asked:
Can you get necrotizing fasciitis from a pet rabbit bite?, also is the bite dangerous? the bite is on the back lower leg & its deepish with bruising.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Unlikely, but...: Any break in the skin can lead to infection. If getting more swollen, more painful, fevers or redness is spreading you need to be seen ASAP. Otherwise wash with soap and water and cover with anti optic ointment and it should heal. Any questions see a doctor.
Answered 8/1/2018
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