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. Rusty items themselves are not the cause of tetanus, but rather a bacteria that is commonly found in soil. This is why we associate a rusty nail found in the ground with the risk of tetanus. However, a rusty chair that is not in contact with the soil does not pose the same risk.

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Rusty items themselves are not the cause of tetanus, but rather a bacteria that is commonly found in soil. This is why we associate a rusty nail found in the ground with the risk of tetanus. However, a rusty chair that is not in contact with the soil does not pose the same risk.

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