Question 1

i cut my thumb while cutting raw chicken. could this lead to salmonella going into the bloodstream and effecting other organs?

Accepted Answer

I've never heard or: encountered this in 35 years of clinical practice, but I suppose it is theoretically possible. Many rare events would have to coincide: the chicken was actually infected with salmonella; the infected part came in contact with your cut; there was enough of the bacteria transmitted to actually infect you.  All of this is highly unlikely. Stay well:)

Question 2

handled raw chicken while cooking with a small cut on my hand - washed afterwards with antibacterial soap and alcohol. will i be ok?

Accepted Answer

Likely will be ok: If the small cut (in a healthy person) was not deep enough to need "closure" by a doctor, it should heal up just like any other shallow small cut on the skin. If it looks too reddish, is too tender, is swollen, or is oozing stuff, a doctor can check for infection. Adults should be up to date on tetanus shots, which means having a Tdap shot (contains whooping cough protection) in the past 10 years.

Question 3

how likely is it to get salmonella through a cut in your hand? i was handling unwashed chicken eggs.

Accepted Answer

Chicken vs egg risks: In case you are interested:

http://www.Cdc.Gov/features/salmonellapoultry/?S_cid=fb1544.

Question 4

does it depend on how deep i cut my hand on a nail?

Accepted Answer

Clarify please: The depth of the cut will dictate the type of repair needed for the wound. However, you should see a doctor asap as you may need your tetanus booster.

Question 5

i cut my hand. how can i be sure that my tendon is not damaged?

Accepted Answer

See a hand surgeon!: A hand surgeon will examine you and perform some tests to make sure that your tendon was not damaged. Sometimes, with partial tendon injuries, you can still bend your fingers. However, if you don't treat it properly, they can tear completely and you will lose finger motion.

Question 6

what to do if i cut my hand with a blade but it wasnt rusty. . .shall i infctd by tetanus?

Accepted Answer

It is still possible: Stop bleeding by applying pressure. Rinse wound w clean water. Clean surrounding skin w soap &amp; water on wash cloth. Apply antibiotic ointment. Initially cover w bandage until some healing has occurred. Change bandage when soiled/ wet or at least daily. Need tetanus shot if you haven't had one in last 10 years, don't know when you last had one.

Question 7

okay so i cut my hand accidentally and its a small cut but kind of open and idk if i need stitches or not?

Accepted Answer

It depends: This is hard to know without seeing it and depends in part on what part of your hand the cut is as if it is in an area that moves a lot it's more likely to need stitches. You want to make sure the edges of the cut come together and you may be able to do that with Steri-strips, available at most pharmacies. If those don't keep it together get stitches, but need to do within 24 hours of the cut.

Question 8

i touched rust i did not cut my hand or scratch however had to get rust off hand and have no shot should i worry?

Accepted Answer

No: If no broken skin in area, no worries.

Question 9

i m feelng alone i hve cut my hand yesterday and today i m thnking to cut my neck i m feelng to much alone and i dont want to live more help meee..

Accepted Answer

Please talk to us: Please talk to one of us, or go to your local health care facililyt. Call family, friend or someone in your local church. You need to communicate with others.

Question 10

i cut my hand with a piece of glass already thrown into the garbage . a shard of glass cut through a slit open a wound that had to. covered immediately ?

Accepted Answer

Potentially: contaminated wounds should be cleaned immediately with mild soap and water, covered with thin layer of topical antibiotic ointment, covered and then evaluated by a physician.  Tetanus prophylaxis should be updated as needed and decisions regarding further treatment should be left to the physician taking into account any existing medical issues such as diabetes, vascular disease, smoking, etc.

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Cut my hand while cutting chicken

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I cut my thumb while cutting raw chicken. could this lead to salmonella going into the bloodstream and effecting other organs?

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Handled raw chicken while cooking with a small cut on my hand - washed afterwards with antibacterial soap and alcohol. will i be ok?

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How likely is it to get salmonella through a cut in your hand? i was handling unwashed chicken eggs.

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Does it depend on how deep i cut my hand on a nail?

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I cut my hand. how can i be sure that my tendon is not damaged?

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What to do if i cut my hand with a blade but it wasnt rusty. . .shall i infctd by tetanus?

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Okay so i cut my hand accidentally and its a small cut but kind of open and idk if i need stitches or not?

A member asked:

I touched rust i did not cut my hand or scratch however had to get rust off hand and have no shot should i worry?

A member asked:

I m feelng alone i hve cut my hand yesterday and today i m thnking to cut my neck i m feelng to much alone and i dont want to live more help meee..

A member asked:

I cut my hand with a piece of glass already thrown into the garbage . a shard of glass cut through a slit open a wound that had to. covered immediately ?

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