Do rat bite contains rabies?

Question

i was bitten by a norway rat 3 days ago and i am afraid that i might get rabies from the rat. are there like any clear cut symptoms that might show that i got rabies. i live in singapore. the rat was not a pet but a wild rat. its quite big in size. and after it bit me it ran away. my wound bled too.

Answer 1

Only if the rat had rabies.  A bite from any animal should be looked at by a doctor because of possible infection.  If you have not had a tetanus shot in the last 10 years, or can't remember when your last one was, you should have the shot.  Get some preventative antibiotics...

Answer 2

I would go to the doctor if you can, they do have other dieseases too.