Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What conditions can you get from cutting yourself with a rusty knife?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Tetanus: Many types of infection but the common concern is for tetanus. It you cut yourself with a rusty knife & if you don't know your tetanus status or if it has been > 10 years then please get a tetanus shot.
Answered 4/18/2013
5.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is it possible to get addicted to cutting yourself?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
If you get stabbed on the chest, should you take the knife out or leave it in?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What is the best way to get attention for my cutting problem without asking for help?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Bcuz I got a leseracrion from a pocket knife while cutting patotes dp I have a higher chance of getting tetnus?
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
Sutures removed 8hrs ago, where sutures where feels like its being stabbed with a rusty knife, is this normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I got a minor cut from a old rusty knife I am up to date on my tetanus shot but should i still go get it checked?
If someone cuts their finger with a kitchen knife while cutting onions (no stitches needed) and their last tetanus booster (Tdap) was almost exactly 7 and 1/2 years ago, does he or she need to get a tetanus shot?
How can I get my girlfriend to stop cutting herself?
How can I get the sensation of cutting without cutting?
Is it possible to get tetanus from a knife cut?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
