33 Best Doctors for Tetanus available in Kukatpally, Hyderabad

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. Gowri Sankar Bapanapalli

General Physician

28 years experience overall

Kukatpally,Hyderabad

Nox Speciality Clinic

₹1000 Consultation fee at clinic

98% 45 Patient Stories

Kukatpally

Name	Recommended By	Review Count	Years of Experience	Fee
Dr. K K Reddy Sadu	95%	879	25	800
Dr. Dhanalakshmi Inala	90%	10	24	800
Dr. Ravindra Kumar Sravanam	100%	10	16	900
Dr. Ajit Kumar Azad	94%	81	20	700
Dr. Seetha Katta	100%	1	12	500
Dr. Archana A	95%	186	15	600
Dr. Neehar Potluri	97%	3754	26	800
Dr. Gowri Sankar Bapanapalli	98%	45	28	1000

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