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A member asked:
Do bat bites swell like a mosquito bite?
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Rabies concern: If you were bitten by a bat you need to see a doctor. Bats can carry rabies. Call doctor today.
Answered 9/8/2013
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A bat’s teeth may: Scratch or puncture the skin. Unlike movies, the bite is not particularly distinctive ; may not even be visible. It may look like a small pin prick. It doesn't look like mosquito bite. Check photo of a bat bite at: http://www.Bing.Com/images/search?Q=bat+bites+on+humans;id=1bea09493a320118173f94668904e8f932994d6c;form=iqfrba#view=detail;id=1bea09493a320118173f94668904e8f932994d6c;selectedindex=0.
Answered 7/13/2019
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