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A patient comes with CLW on knee 10x2 cm, 12 hours old. He had taken TT 6 months back for another injury. What should be done ?

A
Nothing should be done
B
One dose of TT with immunoglobulin
C
Full course of TT
D
Full course of TT with immunoglobulin
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., One dose of TT with immunoglobulin Prevention of tetanus after injury All wounds must be thoroughly cleaned soon after injury - removal of foreign bodies, soil dust, necrotic tissue. This procedure will abolish anaerobic conditions which our germination of tetanus spore.

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