WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT TETANUS

 


Introduction



Tetanus: A disease caused by chemicals which are produced by a bacterium (clostridium tetani) and are toxic to the nerves. The infection usually occurs when the bacteria enter the body through a deep wound - these bacteria are anaerobic and hence don't need oxygen to survive. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Tetanus is available below.






Treatment

The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Tetanus includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.

  • Emergency hospitalization
  • Intensive care
  • Respiratory support
  • Bed rest
  • Quiet dark room
  • Tetanus antitoxin
  • Anti-tetanus antibodies
  • Antibiotics
  • Medications for muscle spasm
  • Surgical removal of dead tissue
  • Tetanus Immune Globulin (human)
  • Equine tetanus antitoxin
  • Immune Globulin Intravenous
  • Metronidazole





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