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How long after a dog bite would tetanus symptoms show up?
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Dog bites are not risky for tetanus. No worries.
Answered 9/26/2021
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Development of tetanus after dog bite is very unusual unless the bite wound gets heavily contaminated.
Answered 9/25/2021
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