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I was running in park i felt pain on head for a seconds is it possible bat bite me?

Q: i was running in park i felt pain on head for a seconds is it possible bat bite me?

: Not likely at all and zero risk if it was daytime.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Not likely at all and zero risk if it was daytime.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 9/18/2023

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A member asked:

I was running in park i felt pain on head for a seconds is it possible bat bite me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

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