A 28-year-old man attends A&E after sustaining a deep laceration to his hand with a dirty knife. His last tetanus booster was over 15 years ago and he...

Question

A 28-year-old man attends A&E after sustaining a deep laceration to his hand with a dirty knife. His last tetanus booster was over 15 years ago and he is uncertain of his immunisation history. What is the most appropriate tetanus prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Tetanus toxoid vaccine plus human tetanus immunoglobulin

Answer

No tetanus prophylaxis is required

Answer

Tetanus toxoid vaccine only

Answer

Tetanus immunoglobulin only

Answer

Oral antibiotics alone

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Tetanus prophylaxis

A 28-year-old man attends A&E after sustaining a deep laceration to his hand with a dirty knife. His last tetanus booster was over 15 years ago and he is uncertain of his immunisation history. What is the most appropriate tetanus prophylaxis?