Patient's question:
It is said that Traditional Chinese Medicine can regulate the condition from the root to achieve a complete recovery. Can a tetanus infection occur from being scratched by a bottle cap?Doctor's answer:
First, tetanus wounds are generally caused by the growth of the tetanus bacterium. This bacterium tends to thrive in relatively dirty wounds. Moreover, since it is an anaerobic bacterium, it is more likely to survive in deeper and narrower wounds. So, in your case, the bottle cap is relatively clean, and the cut is shallow, making it less likely to contract tetanus. However, appropriate precautions are still advisable.