You’ll Get Tetanus From Rusty Nails
Don’t step on a rusty nail or you’ll get tetanus. Right? Wrong! While some people do get tetanus from contact with rusty nails, tetanus itself is caused by the Clostridium tetani bacteria. This affects the nervous system leading to muscle related issues and, in some cases, death. So, if one touches a tetanus infested surface, the bacteria can make its way into the skin through a scratch or a crack.