Recent reports from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, shocked the nation when newborns in a hospital ICU were bitten by rats—one later died. While the exact medical cause is still under investigation, this tragedy raises an urgent question: Can a rat bite really cause such severe illness—even death—so quickly? Rat Bite Risks – Indore Incident Blog Cover What Happens When a Rat Bites? A rat bite is more than a skin wound. It can introduce: Bacteria from saliva → leading to wound infection. Contamination with urine/feces → raising the risk of secondary diseases. Allergic reactions → in some sensitive individuals. For newborns, whose immune defenses are still immature, even a small infection can escalate. Diseases Linked to Rat Bites Rat-Bite Fever (RBF) Caused by Streptobacillus moniliformis or Spirillum minus . Symptom...
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