Could this be Lock Jaw?!
Question:
Could this be Lock Jaw?
Yesterday I was fishing with some buddys around a pond and creek. we wanted to go on the otherside of the pond so we took a short cut through the creek. its been hot and dry so it was low. while doing this I lost my footing and ended up with a tiny punchure wound about 1-2mm in my finger right by the top of my nail. it took us about a half an hour to get back to my house so i could put some peroxide on it. and it looks healed now, but my jaw has been feeling alittle stiff. should i be worried about lock jaw?
Additional Details1 month ago
i think the hook was dry when it went in. the hook was new and never caught a fish with it. it was not rusty.
1 month ago
had a booster shot last year but i don't know if it included the teatnis shot.
Answers:
Lockjaw is sometimes caused by a tetanus infection. Patients who experience lockjaw often have regular headaches and neck aches. There is often a history of trauma to the head and neck and these patients often grind their teeth.
Its highly unlikely you have lockjaw my good man.