Patient's question:
A newborn baby who is 7 days old has the string of the diaper reaching up to the navel. Later, when using scissors to cut the diaper, the scissors accidentally touched the umbilical cord, causing a slight wound. The diaper also touched the navel, so the navel was disinfected. Will this transmit tetanus?Doctor's answer:
The situation you mentioned will never lead to a child contracting tetanus. First, there was no direct contact. Second, there was no injury to the umbilical cord or skin. Third, tetanus bacteria can only thrive in an anaerobic environment, leading to sepsis. This is advice for the question "A newborn of 7 days with thread from diapers at the umbilical cord," and I hope it helps you. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery!