Question 1

hoes does anti-tetanus serum work?

Accepted Answer

Neutralize toxin: anti-tetanus toxin or toxoid binds with tetanus toxin or toxoid, neutralize it, and passes out of body as a harmless substance, thereby preventing damaging toxin effet. However, whenever possible, tetanus immune globulins should be given instead of tetanus anti-toxin, since the latter lasts shorter than the immunoglobulins, and has more side effects. Tetanus anti-toxin is made from horse serum.

Question 2

what are the adverse reaction after administering the anti tetanus serum

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Depends on source: Animal antitetanus serum can cause a multitude of symtoms, called serum sickness.  There may include, fever, joint pains, enlarged lymphnodes, kidney damage, rash, weakness, muscle pains etc.  Serum from human source usually does not have adverse effects, other than the uncommon complications of blood product transfusion.

Question 3

s it possible for tetanus to show symptoms 1 month after been cut by a dirty blade ? i can't move my neck , not sure if it's my gym or tetanus ?

Accepted Answer

Prevent tetanus : It's unlikely u have tetanus a month after a contaminated injury. Most cases occur about a week or 10 days from the injury. Certain wounds are more likely than others to lead to tetanus-what's necessary is for the organisms to grow and produce toxin. Deep wounds, crush injuries, dirt contamination etc are risks. Would make sure your vaccines are up to date- tetanus is an awful disease. Hope u c MD

Question 4

is there a term for someone with cushings pshysical features but has low serum cortisol tests?

Accepted Answer

Cushingoid: The term Cushingoid is used to describe only the physical characteristics of the syndrome or disease.

Question 5

whats does it mean if youve an 8am serum cortisol test result of 1299? i understand normal is 133-537?

Accepted Answer

: A cortisol level of 1299 ( normal 133-537) is rather high.  Severe Stress can do that but there could be other causes. Best to see the Endocrinologist for follow up and management.

Question 6

1 weeks ago serum sodium level was 132. today its 140, without changing anything in diet or something.how did it go up? and why was that low?

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: Occasionally, a lab report may not correlate with personal clinical profile and history. If so, don't get panic, but review history + repeating testing in 1-2 weeks as long as nothing is emergent. At times, laboratory accuracy may deviate to a degree; that is not infrequent. In fact, the body functionality may widely vary among individuals and along life path. More? Ask your doctor timely.

Question 7

how does tetanus spread?

Accepted Answer

Dirty wound: Tetanus spores exist in the dirt worldwide. A wound in dirty skin or touched by contaminate fingers can transfer spores to the wound that then germinate. The germs produce a toxin as they grow that gets in the blood to produce tetanus. Tetanus is not spread person to person.

Question 8

does tetanus  have a vector?

Accepted Answer

Dirt: The vector is dirt that contaminates a wound.

Question 9

how do i know if i have tetanus?

Accepted Answer

You will be Sick: Tetanus is a serious infection and you will have symptoms of the disease
Symptoms
Muscle rigidity
Trismus or locked jaw 
Difficulty Swallowing
Muscle spasms
Breathing Dificulty in severe cases

Question 10

should i be worried about tetanus?

Accepted Answer

Tetanus: You shouldn't worry, especially if you've had your tetanus boosters every 5-10 years.  If you haven't received it, get it for the tetanus coverage, but more importantly for pertussis (whooping cough) coverage.

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