31 Best Doctors for Tetanus available in Dwarka, Delhi

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. Pankaj Kumar

General Physician

Special Interest in Diabetology

19 years experience overall

Dwarka Sector 6,Delhi

Diet Plus Minus

₹1000 Consultation fee at clinic

96% 298 Patient Stories

Dwarka

Name	Recommended By	Review Count	Years of Experience	Fee
Dr. Naveen	100%	31	25	1200
Dr. Swati Aggarwal	96%	47	15	600
Dr. (Col.) O P Garg	95%	523	44	2000
Dr. Preeti Lall	100%	2	11	500
Dr. Amitabh Khanna	81%	368	40	1500
Dr. Yuvraj Arora Monga	81%	1556	29	800
Dr. V. K. Gupta	92%	59	49	1000
Dr. Amarpreet Singh Riar	96%	1507	13	1000
Dr. Pankaj Kumar	96%	298	19	1000

Best Doctors For Tetanus Shot Treatment Near Dwarka, Delhi

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