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While shredded the potatoes for hashbrown some of the potatoe juice touches my wound on finger i did not have any bandage on as it was a small cut suddenly thought come in my mind that potatoes have botulism spores do i get wound botulism too scared?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You would not get botulism in this manner. You should wash the wound with soap and water and apply an antibiotic ointment, like bacitracin or triple antibiotic ointment, to avoid getting an infection. Cover with a bandaid. This will prevent getting an infection. Good luck to you!

Answered 4/3/2023

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This is not a vector for botulism. But if a situation of this sort causes anxiety and fear, suggest you learn coping skills and calm your emotions. Have found that cognitive-behavioral therapy is highly successful.

Answered 4/3/2023

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