29 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. Mohan Badagandi

General Physician

51 years experience overall

Old Airport Road,Bangalore

Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road

₹1300 Consultation fee at clinic

91% 132 Patient Stories

Indiranagar

Name	Recommended By	Review Count	Years of Experience	Fee
Dr. Minakshi Dutta	98%	46	48	600
Dr. B Rajashekar	84%	294	39	650
Dr. Jyoti Puthran	70%	10	20	700
Dr. Rajendra Prasad	66%	150	39	850
Dr. Pooja Balaji	88%	33	30	800
Dr. Prathima Narayana Murthy	75%	23	26	800
Dr. Priti Shankar	75%	8	43	800
Dr. Suresh. K. G	78%	17	28	1000
Dr. R Manjunath	82%	163	37	1000
Dr. Mohan Badagandi	91%	132	51	1300

Best Doctors For Tetanus Shot Treatment Near Indiranagar, Bangalore

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