A member asked:

I cut my hand on monday between my thumb and index finger with a kitchen knife. today i woke up and by throat is really sore. is it possible i have that i have tetnus or another infection as a result?

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See a doctor: If you have had the usual rounds of immunizations as a child and had tetanus toxoid in the past 10 years it would be remarkable to develop tetanus and it would be unlikely to present with a sore throat. Why not go and get both the hand and throat looked at by a doctor. Get better soon.

Answered 11/22/2013

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Dr. Armen Margaryan answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Tetanus: Tetanus does not present as a sore throat but if your wound looks infected you should definitely have it checked out by a dosctor.

Answered 11/23/2013

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