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Do i have tetanus? i had a tiny minor cut on my knuckle, from a rusty razor 6 days ago in my home, cut healed already but woke up today with slight sore throat, now i'm petrified i have tetanus? is this a sign? should i call my doctor?
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This is not a tetanus symptom and there is no chance of tetanus from this kind of injury. Rust is not a tetanus risk, unless the object is rusty from being in soil; and only very deep wounds (like a nail puncture an inch deep) is a likely risk. Almost certain you have a minor viral infection that has nothing to do with the razor injury.
Answered 6/3/2023
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