18 Best Doctors for Tetanus available in Bellandur, Bangalore

The bacteria Clostridium tetani causes tetanus. It is a soil-dwelling bacteria, which is also found in animal faeces. The bacteria releases a harmful toxin called tetanospasmin in the blood which causes the impairment of muscle-controlling nerves.

2. Can tetanus leads to death?

Tetanus is fatal and typically leads to death as there is no cure available. Neonatal tetanus is the most common cause of death in newborns in the rural areas due to unsafe deliveries at home in unsterile conditions.

3. Is it necessary to take tetanus vaccination?

Yes, tetanus vaccine is necessary to prevent tetanus infection as there is no alternative cure for its infection. One should get a tetanus vaccine as a child in three doses. If the vaccine is not given in the childhood, then it should be given to adults followed by booster doses.

4. Who can get tetanus?

Anyone who has never got a tetanus vaccine or a booster dose for more than ten years can get tetanus from an infected wound.

5. Does tetanus vaccine have any side effects?

Tetanus vaccination is associated with mild side effects such as fever, headaches, swelling or soreness at the site of injection and fatigue.

Dr. Manoj Kumar A S

General Physician

9 years experience overall

Bellandur,Bangalore

Apollo Clinic

₹700 Consultation fee at clinic

100% 7 Patient Stories

Bellandur

Name	Recommended By	Review Count	Years of Experience	Fee
Dr. Renu Saraogi	96%	357	27	700
Dr. Bindu suresh	93%	77	24	800
Dr. Suresh G	85%	78	36	800
Dr. Dilip Joseph Wilson	91%	501	32	800
Dr. Pradheep	85%	83	40	750
Dr. Sunil Havannavar	85%	112	23	800
Dr. Jagadeesh K H	71%	14	20	800
Dr. Nupur Tandon	93%	30	17	850
Dr. Sumanjita Bora	85%	10	12	1000
Dr. Manoj Kumar A S	100%	7	9	700

Best Doctors For Tetanus Shot Treatment Near Bellandur, Bangalore

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