- female
- 30 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm really worried because this morning I accidentally drank some water from a can that had a dead rat in it. Can anyone advise me on what I should do now? I'm pretty scared about it, please help!
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Immediately rinse your mouth and throat with clean water, then drink plenty of safe water to help flush out your system; monitor yourself for symptoms like fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain, which can indicate leptospirosis or other waterborne illnesses;
Dr. Ranjith Suggests...
Consult a Infectious Disease specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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