28 Best Doctors for Tetanus available in Indiranagar, 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. Jahnavi Patel

General Physician

6 years experience overall

Indiranagar,Bangalore

Manipal Clinic Indiranagar

₹1000 Consultation fee at clinic

Indiranagar

Name	Recommended By	Review Count	Years of Experience	Fee
Dr. B Rajashekar	84%	298	39	650
Dr. Minakshi Dutta	98%	47	48	600
Dr. Jyoti Puthran	70%	10	20	700
Dr. Pooja Balaji	88%	33	30	800
Dr. Rajendra Prasad	66%	155	39	850
Dr. Prathima Narayana Murthy	72%	25	26	800
Dr. Murali Krishna Kora	100%	12	17	800
Dr. R Manjunath	81%	163	37	1000
Dr. Pankaj Singhai	89%	139	32	1000

Best Doctors For Tetanus Shot Treatment Near Indiranagar, Bangalore

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