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Tetanus - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Progression of tetanus results in repeated painful, seizure-like spasms that last for several minutes (generalized spasms) Usually, the neck and back arch, the legs become rigid, the arms are drawn up to the body, and the fists are clenched
Tetanus - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Doctors diagnose tetanus based on a physical exam, medical and vaccination history, and the signs and symptoms of muscle spasms, muscle rigidity and pain A laboratory test would likely be used only if your doctor suspects another condition causing the signs and symptoms
Tétanos - Síntomas y causas - Mayo Clinic Havers FP, et al Use of tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis vaccines: Updated recommendations of the advisory committee on immunization practices — United States, 2019
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Understanding tetanus There is no cure for tetanus, and treatment consists of wound care, easing symptoms and supportive care “We manage patients with tetanus with supportive therapy to give time for that toxin to work its way out of the system," Dr Rajapakse says
Diphtheria and tetanus vaccine (intramuscular route) - Mayo Clinic Tetanus (also known as lockjaw) is a very serious illness that causes severe muscle spasms that make the muscles very rigid or stiff The muscle spasms can be strong enough to cause bone fractures in the spine
Diphtheria - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic People who have been infected by the diphtheria bacteria and who haven't been treated can infect people who haven't had the diphtheria vaccine — even if they don't show any symptoms
Tetanus toxoid (intramuscular route, injection route) - Mayo Clinic Tetanus is a serious illness that causes convulsions (seizures) and severe muscle spasms that can be strong enough to cause bone fractures of the spine Tetanus causes death in 30 to 40 percent of cases
When do I need a tetanus vaccine? - Mayo Clinic Press The Tetanus vaccine has been around for nearly a century It’s been proven time and time again to be extremely effective, and when compared to the rates of infection in unvaccinated populations, it’s actually saving lives