A member asked:

Have a razor cut near my anus. one of your doctors told me stool doesn't contain tetanus germs. are you sure about this?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Tetanus: The doctor is correct. But, if you are ten years past a tetanus vaccination then any skin injury is a chance to remind the patient that they need this vital vaccination on an every ten year basis.

Answered 5/11/2014

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