Scratched Finger With Dirty Nail, Had Tiny Spot Of Rust On It. Does It Cause Tetanus?
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Today at work I scratched my finger with a dirty nail and it had a tiny spot of rust on it. The scratch didn't cause bleeding until a few seconds after when the skin finally broke. I believe I got a tet shot around 4 years ago. The scratch is very minor. Will I be okay? This happened around an hour ago and I'm scared I will get tetanus.
I do not think u will get tetanus with a minor injury.moreever the tetanus is almost eradicated in the society.take tetanous toxid now and then it can prevent tetaneous.use of antibiotic twice daily.anti inflammatory agent twice daily and application of t bact ointment over the lesions can cure the condition
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Scratched Finger With Dirty Nail, Had Tiny Spot Of Rust On It. Does It Cause Tetanus?
I do not think u will get tetanus with a minor injury.moreever the tetanus is almost eradicated in the society.take tetanous toxid now and then it can prevent tetaneous.use of antibiotic twice daily.anti inflammatory agent twice daily and application of t bact ointment over the lesions can cure the condition