Is it true that you can get tetanus from an iron cut?

It is possible to get tetanus from an iron scratch. The pathogen responsible for tetanus infection is Clostridium tetani, as a gram-positive, specialized anaerobic bacterium, whose spores are distributed in the soil and in the daily environment, and also in the intestines of mammals, invading the human body through the mucous membranes of broken skin. It grows well in rust or soil. Trauma caused by iron or any object (e.g., scratches, puncture wounds, burns, crush wounds, and firearm wounds) may cause Clostridium tetani infection. This is especially true for small, deep wounds, which are more likely to lead to tetanus infection. In conclusion, iron cuts (especially contaminated iron) have a higher risk of infection and are tetanus susceptible wounds. Prompt medical attention should be sought, wounds should be thoroughly debrided, and active immunization should be carried out to enable the body to produce antibodies against the tetanus toxin and gain immunity.