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Is it possible for tetanus to show symptoms 1 month after been cut by a dirty blade ?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Theoretically: Possible. There have been some cases where tetanus developed weeks after exposure, but typically incubation period is about 1 week. In addition you would have some significant symptoms, difficulty, swallowing, fever, rapid heart rate, sweats, spasm of abdominal , jaw and neck muscles.

Answered 7/17/2014

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