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  5. I'm 23, male. So I did something very stupid today. A bat happened to fly into my room and landed on my bed. It was tiny, and I thought I'd let it out, so I tried picking it up with my left hand. It turned is head around and bit my thumb. There are no visible marks, not even a tiny scratch. I immediately cleansed with lots of soap and antiseptic. The teeth did not pierce the skin. I've heard a lot about bats transmitting rabies to humans. But there's no visible bite mark of any sort. Should I be worried?

I'm 23, male. So I did something very stupid today. A bat happened to fly into my room and landed on my bed. It was tiny, and I thought I'd let it out, so I tried picking it up with my left hand. It turned is head around and bit my thumb. There are no visible marks, not even a tiny scratch. I immediately cleansed with lots of soap and antiseptic. The teeth did not pierce the skin. I've heard a lot about bats transmitting rabies to humans. But there's no visible bite mark of any sort. Should I be worried?

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I'm 23, male. So I did something very stupid today. A bat happened to fly into my room and landed on my bed. It was tiny, and I thought I'd let it out, so I tried picking it up with my left hand. It turned is head around and bit my thumb. There are no visible marks, not even a tiny scratch. I immediately cleansed with lots of soap and antiseptic. The teeth did not pierce the skin. I've heard a lot about bats transmitting rabies to humans. But there's no visible bite mark of any sort. Should I be worried?

Although there's no visible bite mark, it's still essential to consult a doctor immediately, as bat bites can transmit rabies even without visible wounds; your doctor may recommend post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) as a precautionary measure to prevent rabies infectio

Last updated on 27 Dec 2024

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