Norway Rat Bites and Treatment

Rats in general are equipped with large teeth and give painful bites when threatened. Healthy rats typically avoid people and prefer to be active when buildings are quiet. However, when feeling threatened, rats will bite to defend themselves. Rat bites may be shallow or deep. Some bites display single puncture wounds, while others display multiple abrasions. Bleeding often occurs. The majority of rat-bite patients tend to be children. Rats tend to bite parts of the body that are exposed, like hands and fingers. Rat bites are usually not severe: most bites are simply washed and the patient is immediately released.