20 Best Doctors for Tetanus available in Kothrud, Pune

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. Kalpana Chhajed

General Physician

28 years experience overall

Market Yard,Pune

Harsh Hospital + 1 more

₹700 Consultation fee at clinic

Kothrud

Name	Recommended By	Review Count	Years of Experience	Fee
Dr. Pournima Kulkarni	100%	7	31	1500
Dr. Sheetal Mahajani	53%	14	35	1815
Dr. Manoj Naik	67%	9	40	665
Dr. Rama Joshirao Paranjape	100%	15	13	500
Dr. Anupama Joshi	100%	10	32	1000
Dr. Chinmay Naik	99%	109	14	1000
Dr. Ravindra Chhajed	98%	482	31	800
Dr. Jyoti Gulati	96%	690	31	1000
Dr. Sujay Patil	100%	2	15	1000
Dr. Kalpana Chhajed	100%	1	28	700

Best Doctors For Tetanus Shot Treatment Near Kothrud, Pune

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