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Have been cut today by a contaminated instrument,i took oral amoxycillin and desinfected the wound with kmno4. what is the chance of getting tetanus ?
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Contaminated tool: If you are up to date with your tetanus shots, you should be protected. Up-to-date means you got a shot less than 10 years ago. If you do not have a record or cannot remember, get a booster shot. If the contamination is with blood, there are other concerns and a consult should be arranged. Swelling, pain, redness, fever are all signs of infection, should be reason to immediately seek medical care.
Answered 6/14/2014
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