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Can someone that is infected with the tetanus bacteria, be treated if it is progressed moderately and is tetanus disease slow growing or rapid. is there a blood test to detect tetanus to see if you are infected? the last time i had a tetanus shot was 26
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Clinical diagnosis: Tetanus is a clinical diagnosis, not by conventional culture. There is no blood test either for diagnosis. The best way to prevent tetanus is to get immunization and booster dose every ten years, .
Answered 2/28/2013
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