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Rat Bites and Rabies: No Risk, But Other Infections Possible
Rat bites do not transmit rabies. According to CDC and WHO, rabies is carried by dogs, cats, raccoons, skunks, and bats—spread via saliva of infected animals.
Rats can transmit other serious diseases:
- Rat‑bite fever
- Leptospirosis
- Listeriosis
- Salmonellosis
- Hantavirus
- Tularemia
If bitten by a rat, seek medical attention promptly for wound care and potential prophylaxis against these pathogens.
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