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Cut myself with kitchen knife >10 years since tetanus shot. a week later neck is stiff as are arms and legs should i be concerned? went to pcp he says its a viral infection does this sound correct?

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Dr. Peter Wiernik answered

Not tetanus: Doesn't sound like anything serious. If not resolved in a couple of days you need to see your doctor again.

Answered 11/27/2013

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Dr. Keith Ramsey answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine

Probably: Your doctor is probably correct. Tetanus would cause trouble opening your mouth that would be severe by 7 days after the cut.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Cut myself with kitchen knife >10 years since tetanus shot. a week later neck is stiff as are arms and legs should i be concerned? went to pcp he says its a viral infection does this sound correct?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Peter Wiernik answered

Dr. Keith Ramsey answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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