16 Best Doctors for Tetanus available in Gurgaon Sector 82, Gurgaon

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. Rajinder Jalali

General Physician

42 years experience overall

Gurgaon Sector 83,Gurgaon

Wellnex Polyclinic And Labs + 1 more

₹1000 Consultation fee at clinic

100% 5 Patient Stories

Gurgaon Sector 82

Name	Recommended By	Review Count	Years of Experience	Fee
Dr. Surinder Kumar Anand	76%	21	48	500
Dr. Sanjay Gupta	65%	31	26	1000
Dr. Vikram Singh	80%	5	32	500
Dr. Nisha Bhardwaj	100%	9	15	700
Dr. Swati Kapoor	97%	33	12	900
Dr. N C Bansal	91%	68	56	700
Dr. Ritesh	100%	1	2	500
Dr. Rajinder Jalali	100%	5	42	1000

Best Doctors For Tetanus Shot Treatment Near Gurgaon Sector 82, Gurgaon

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