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Should I Be Worried About A Small Cut?
I got a small cut on my toe and i cleaned it to the best of my ability with hot water , dettol and alcoholic whipes but im still terrified i might have tetanus , any help? ( it might just be in my head because i have severe hypochondria but some help would be great)
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
As you had a small cut and you have done a thorough wound toileting with hot water and other antiseptics.
These measures would have cleared all the pathogens which could have caused more problems.
I would suggest you to follow
1. Good hygiene of the wound
2. If Inj TT is not taken, you can take 0.5 ml of TT Iinj.
3. Topical T Bact ointment.
4. Tab Augmentin, , twice daily for 5 days.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
As you had a small cut and you have done a thorough wound toileting with hot water and other antiseptics.
These measures would have cleared all the pathogens which could have caused more problems.
I would suggest you to follow
1. Good hygiene of the wound
2. If Inj TT is not taken, you can take 0.5 ml of TT Iinj.
3. Topical T Bact ointment.
4. Tab Augmentin, , twice daily for 5 days.
Thank you.
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