Splinters: Splinters are foreign bodies that are partially or fully embedded in the skin. Splinters usually are wood, but metal, glass, and even plastic materials may be considered a splinter. Most splinters can be removed without seeking medical care. Some splinters may be deep in the skin and require seeking medical care.
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Tetanus Tetanus is an infectious disease caused by contamination of wounds from the bacteria Clostridium tetani, or the spores they produce that live in the soil, and animal feces. Symptoms and signs include:
- muscle cramps,
- lockjaw,
- weakness, and
- difficulty swallowing.