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Old 03-02-2021, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by RICH1 View Post
Went up the hill to see the beautiful moon tonight and had a bat land on my arm, made a squeak and flew away! Felt like a poke in the arm but no sign of penetration to the skin, just some redness.. what medical symptoms should I watch for? I am not planning to go to the hospital with all this Covid going around! slightly concerned
You may have been exposed to rabies - I would be concerned and definitely call my doctor