A member asked:

My girlfriend may have tetanus not sure, she cut her self on a rust pipe tuesday, and now she is experience a sore throat and neck stiffness help?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Tetanus: It usually takes 4-7 days for tetanus to manifest itself. Also, if your girl friend had a tetanus shot in the last ten years she has a modicum of protection against tetanus. See a doctor or go to the ER for evaluation

Answered 6/20/2014

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