I fell on my butt, about waist height on a round rusty pipe, it was not sharp, but it bruised me thru my shorts. I saw a little blood on the bruise, will that cause blood poisoning? I ONLY had apple cider vinegar, so I washed it with warm water, will that help? What should I do?
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Rusty metals can contain the spores of tetanus bacilli. This can cause a serious tetanus. Though the chance is very minimal because the wound is not closed one it is actually an open one. I advise you to take tetanus toxic injection which will protect you against the tetanus. I suggest you to take the due care of the wound. Please do regular washing and Chat Doctor.  You can use Betadine and polypoid ointment over it. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/