Can a rat bite cause rabies?

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Rat bites are very unlikely to cause rabies, since rodents like rats and mice are rarely found to carry the rabies virus, unlike dogs, cats, or bats. However, rat bites can still cause infections or other diseases like rat-bite fever, so cleaning the wound properly and consulting a doctor is important. Your doctor will assess if any vaccination is genuinely needed based on the situation.