A tetanus-prone wound may have any or all the following characteristics, EXCEPT:
A) It is made by a sharp, clean object, like a scalpel
B) Its edges are jagged and it is deep
C) It has dirt and debris visible within it
D) It is made by an animal bite

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Lacerations made by sharp, clean objects and superficial lacerations are not considered to place patients at risk for tetanus. Vaccination after such wounds (or after sterile surgery) is not required. Tetanus-prone wounds have jagged edges, considerable tissue depth, and visible dirt and debris. Animal bites are all considered to place a person at risk for tetanus.

A Tetanus-Prone Wound May Have Any or All the Following