Patient Question
Hello Doctor,
Could a rat bite be related to a red, veiny spot on my breast with clear pimples that I popped, resulting in one purple dot near it and now there are two?
Answered by Dr. Aditya Favade
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out to Dr.Galen. Please find the below response to your query.
Initial Rat Bite:
1. Did the rat bite occur in close proximity to the red, veiny spot on your breast?
2. Consider the possibility of infection or allergic reaction from the rat bite.
Precautionary Measures:
1. Cleanliness: Are you keeping the affected area clean and dry?
2. Monitoring: Are you observing any changes in the symptoms or overall health?
3. Prevention: How can future interactions with rats or similar animals be avoided to prevent similar incidents?
Thanks
