11 Best Doctors for Tetanus available in Wagholi, 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.

Mr. Shivaji Rathod

General Physician

10 years experience overall

Kharadi,Pune

Apollo Clinic

₹550 Consultation fee at clinic

Wagholi

Name	Recommended By	Review Count	Years of Experience	Fee
Dr. Gopal Jaju	95%	132	15	700
Dr. Anup Bhoyar	97%	168	16	800
Dr. Mukesh Mahajan	99%	137	19	500
Dr. Pratibha Yogesh Walde	89%	8	24	700
Dr. Natasha Kumrah	90%	21	17	700
Dr. Manoj Pawar	100%	4	10	800
Dr. Pankaj Changedia	93%	346	27	600
Dr. Ravi Pratap	99%	142	18	700

Best Doctors For Tetanus Shot Treatment Near Wagholi, Pune

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