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If a wound gets infected with tetanus will it show signs of infection?
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What is a fatal disease that you can get from an infected wound?
Tetanus, and Staph
Which animals can get tetanus?
By contamination of an infected wound such as if feces get in the wound or the wound is caused by something rusty
Can you get Swine Flu in open wound in hands?
No swine flu is spread like the common cold. If you have a open wound on your hand, you should be more concerned about the wound becoming infected. Signs and symptoms of infection: reddness, itching, swelling, drainage.
What if you step on a thumb tack and did not have a technic shot?
You will get sick?There are several possibilities. Maybe nothing will happen. Maybe the puncture will become infected...watch for reddening around the wound for a few days. If it becomes infected, see a doctor. Tetanus infection is a possibility, but in the case of a thumb tack that was fairly clean, it is unlikely. If the wound develops an infection, the doctor will test for tetanus and, if found, will treat it. If the thumb tack was out-of-doors, or in a dirty environment like a garage or barn, see a doctor without delay.
Why shouldn't you put a dressing on an infected wound?
An infected wound needs to be cured before you cover it over, or the infection will just spread and get worse.
What is colonisaion in infection?
As you probably know, colonization and infection are 2 separate events.Colonization occurs when a pathogen enters a wound then replicates.Once you have colonization/replication of a pathogen in a wound, the wound will (most likely) become infected.
Why do horses need a tetanus shot after injury?
Horses need a booster shot for Tetanus because the bacteria could have gotten into the wound and cause and infection which would be fatal to the horse.
Is tetnus a parastite?
Tetanus is not a parasite. It is infection of a cut or wound with a bacteria called clostridium tetani, and is fatal if not treated in time
What does getting stabbed with a rusty screwdriver do?
It could cause infection, wound should be cleaned as thoroughly as possible with application of topical antibiotic. If infected oral antibiotics may be needed. The most important thing to do is make sure you are current on your tetanus vacine. You should have a tetanus vacaine at least every 10 years or as recommended by your physician.
Can ignoring the signs of a wound infection cause bacteria to become drug resistant?
Yes.
Can you get an infection if you get lead in your hand?
Any cut or puncture wound could become infected if left untreated.
Are gerbils bites deadly?
Gerbil bites, like any other kind of wound, can get infected. Take all the precautions you would for any other kind of animal bite--clean the wound thoroughly and use an antibiotic ointment, like Neosporin, to help prevent infection.
