Patient's question:
The child was bitten on the hand by a hamster last Monday. Five days later, they started coughing slightly at night. Now they have a sore throat and a temperature of 37 degrees. The doctor said it's bronchitis, but I'm not reassured. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
It doesn't necessarily mean you'll get infected if you're bitten by a hamster. The recurring symptoms mentioned are mostly indicative of external infections. It's recommended to visit the specialized infectious disease department at the hospital or the local disease prevention and control center for a check-up. This advice is for the question "A child was bitten by a hamster on Monday," and I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!