Can You Get Sick from a Rat Bite
Rat Bites Aren’t Always Serious, but They Can Become Infected or Cause a Condition Called Rat-Bite Fever. Should I Be Worried If a Rat Bites Me? Mice Bites...
Rat bites aren’t always serious, but they can become infected or cause a condition called rat-bite fever.
Should I be worried if a rat bites me?
Mice bites usually aren’t serious, but it’s still a good idea to see a doctor if you get bitten. The main threat of rodent bites is the risk of infection. Mice carry bacteria and viruses that can lead to potentially lethal conditions.
What are the symptoms of rat bite fever?
- Fever.
- Vomiting.
- Headache.
- Muscle pain.
- Joint pain or swelling (about 5 in 10 people with RBF have this)
- Rash (occurs in about 3 out of 4 people with RBF)
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
