Rodent bite should be treated quickly as it increases the risk of infection and causes diseases such as rat bite, leptospirosis and even rabies.
First aid should be initiated at home, ready as soon as the accident occurs, and consist of:
- After the procedure a cure is performed.
- Which should be changed every day after.
- In case the cure is performed or if blood is secreted.
- In some cases when the hestero has the ability to show signs of infection.
- Such as purulent secretion.
- Swelling.
- Your doctor may prescribe the use of an antibiotic.
The tetanus vaccine is recommended after this type of injury if it is not up-to-date, as it prevents infection by Clostridium tetani bacteria, which is present in the environment, soil and octopus.
The rabies vaccine may be indicated in cases where the rodent is of unknown origin, but in these situations the risk of transmission of the rabies virus is greater, in the case of domestic rodents or hamsters the risk is lower and it is not necessary be vaccinated unless the animal shows behavioral changes or characteristic symptoms of rabies. We know that it is necessary to get the rabies vaccine.
The rodent may contain microorganisms in its disease-causing secretions in humans, especially the wastewater rodent.
The main disease that could result from rat bite, in which bacteria such as Streptobacillus moniliformis, could reach the bloodstream and cause fatigue, discomfort, skin fatigue, muscle aches, vomiting and, in some cases, cause serious complications such as pneumonia. meningitis and abscesses in the body.
Other diseases that can be transmitted by rodent secretions, such as leptospirosis, hantavirus, rabies, bubonic plague, for example, can be serious and cause disease, so it is very important to take environmental hygiene measures, such as removing dirt, debris, sucking and keeping plants in good condition, to avoid the presence of these animals near homes.