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Does a cut have to be deep to get tetanus ?
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Not always: The wound does not always have to be deep to get tetanus. Causes include wounds which are contaminated with dirt, poop (feces), or spit (saliva) puncture wounds such as from a nail or needle and burns. Tetanus has sometimes been seen with clean superficial wounds when only the upper most layer of skin is scraped off. I wish you well with your health!
Answered 7/14/2018
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