Does Rust give you tetanus?

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asked Aug 23, 2020 in Other- Health by Formica1234 (300 points)
Does Rust give you tetanus?

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answered Aug 25, 2020 by MXdgoogo (780 points)
Rust does not give you tetanus.

However rust can contain the bacteria that causes tetanus.

So if you get cut by rusty metal or step on a rusty nail the rusty nail or metal can contain the tetanus bacteria which is actually what gives you tetanus.

You can even get tetanus from stepping on a clean nail or getting cut with a clean piece of metal.

However you're more likely to get tetanus when stepping on a rusty nail or cutting yourself with a rusty piece of metal.

To prevent tetanus you should get a tetanus shot every 10 years and if you haven't had a tetanus shot within 10 years and you got cut especially with rusty metal or a rusty nail you need to get a tetanus shot.

Tetanus can be deadly if you're not vaccinated for it and you get it and leave it untreated.
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answered Nov 28, 2021 by greenyglute (3,240 points)
Tetanus is caused by bacteria found in rust, soil etc and not the rust or soil or metal itself.

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