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I take it you are referring to Tetanus, in regards your question about the rusty fence.
Fears re this are a misnomer.
It is not the rusty fence that is the problem - the bacteria associated with Tetanus (Clostridium Tetanii) is found only in soil.
It does not occur or exist simply on rusty metal.
The rusty fence (or nail or whatever) simply gives the bacteria a portal of entry into the body - the rusty metal will have had to come into contact with contaminated soil itself in order to transfer Tetanus into your body.
Tetanus has a high mortality rate (25%), and is not worth mucking around with - the symptoms of fully blown Tetanus are quite horrendous.
If concerned, I'd get a shot of Tetanus Toxoid straight away.
You should re-vaccinate every 5 years.
It's worth it just for peace of mind !
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoMany people associate tetanus with rusty nails and other dirty objects, but any wound can be a source. Less common ways of getting tetanus are animal scratches and bites, surgical wounds, dental work, and therapeutic abortion.
tet·a·nus
(ttn-s)n.1. An acute, often fatal disease characterized by spasmodic contraction of voluntary muscles, especially those of the neck and jaw, and caused by the toxin of the bacillus Clostridium tetani, which typically infects the body through a deep wound. Also called lockjaw.
Infection can be prevented by proper immunization and by post-exposure prophylaxis
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∙ 11y agoMake sure that its not bleeding and if it is make sure it doesn't hurt. If it does than you've either got tetanus or it just hurts from the cuts. I if it does hurt either way you should go to the doctor and get a tetanus shot.
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∙ 15y agoYou could get tetanus which can lead to respiratory paralysis (you can't breathe) and death.
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∙ 14y agoYou could get infected and you should get your first aid ASAP.
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∙ 12y agoYou would start bleeding. You should try to clean out the wound because an infection has a high chance of starting. You should also go to the hospital.
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∙ 12y agoYou might get an infection. Make sure to wash it well with water and soap, if it starts to infect go to a doctor immediately.
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∙ 12y agoWell you should go to the hospital to get a tetnus shot as soon as possible.
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Well you would half to go to the hospital to get a technie shot. My name is Josh North and i am in fifth grade.
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umm it can give you tetanus majorly
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