315 Best Doctors for Tetanus available in Panchavati Colony, 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. Rahul Gandhi Godisela

General Physician

22 years experience overall

Financial District,Hyderabad

Medicover Hospital + 1 more

₹1000 Consultation fee at clinic

92% 23 Patient Stories

Panchavati Colony

Name	Recommended By	Review Count	Years of Experience	Fee
Dr. Mithil B Ghushe	89%	72	23	600
Dr. Mitilesh Raut	100%	6	22	600
Dr. Vinay Kumar	50%	2	19	600
Dr. V Ravi Kiran	100%	4	25	700
Dr. Venugopal Arroju	100%	2	18	800
Dr. Jagadeesh Kumar V	50%	6	18	1000
Dr. Naveen Kumar Pothireddy	98%	191	17	600
Dr. Rahul Gandhi Godisela	92%	23	22	1000

Best Doctors For Tetanus Shot Treatment Near Panchavati Colony, Hyderabad

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