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Tetnus injection for Cut by Rusted blade
Do I need Tetnus injection as I cut my thumb by a Rusted blade. I had injection last september 2021 when I got injured in an accident. It's seems a deep cut and lot of blood flow was there. I put my thumb in alcohol (whisky) when I got the cut and applied band aid and wrapped it with bandage.
Today, I checked it again and sking was yellow and black lining around the cut skin. Blood came out when I pressed the wound.
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You have to take Tetanus shot.
You can consult with me on Practo for the long term immunization against Tetanus.
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Yes you need to take tetanus shot again.
Apply betadine ointment and proper dressing
Take antibiotics for 5 days alongwith analgesics
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Dr. Shailee Jain
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes, rusted blade wounds are prone to tetanus. You definitely need a tetanus shot along with a course of antibiotics and proper wound dressing.
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Dr. Saurabh Tripathi
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8 yrs exp
Kanpur
Apply betadine ointment only.
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