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A 30-year old man with no prior immunisation, steps on nail while walking in his courtyard. Which immunisation is required?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Situation**: A 30-year-old man with no prior immunization has stepped on a nail. This situation indicates a potential risk for infection, particularly from bacteria that may enter through the break in the skin. 2. **Understand the Risk**: Stepping on a nail can lead to a break in the skin, which may allow bacteria such as *Clostridium tetani* to enter the body. This bacterium is responsible for causing tetanus, a serious disease that affects the nervous system and can be fatal if not treated. 3. **Recognize the Disease**: Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is characterized by muscle stiffness and spasms. It can occur when the spores of *Clostridium tetani* enter the body through wounds. ...
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