
Can Tetanus Be Contracted From Minor Cuts Under The Thumbnail?

Question: Hey doctor I cut my thumbnail where my nails at the top on a dirty ground which I have attached an image of they were only tiny cuts and I washed them with soap and water straight away but the cuts did bleed initially but it looks only like a minor cut. I attached an image of where I cut them as well but they are no longer bleeding what are the risks of things like tetanus etc I had the shots where I was younger at 4 and possibly at 14 years old too should I worry about it?
Brief Answer:
No risk of tetanus or any other disease
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have reviewed the attached photographs. There is no risk of tetanus or any other disease following this injury as it is very minor and inconspicuous. Don’t worry and relax.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
No risk of tetanus or any other disease
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have reviewed the attached photographs. There is no risk of tetanus or any other disease following this injury as it is very minor and inconspicuous. Don’t worry and relax.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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