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I think i might have contracted tetanus. what are the initial symptoms?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Tetanus symptoms: Early symptoms of tetanus includes difficulty in swallowing followed by muscle aches and pains. Muscles later develop spasms. A rapid heart rate and fever may be present . Also high blood pressure may be present profuse sweating may also occur. Muscles of the jaw may be affected causing the resus sardonicus appearance where the jaw is locked in a peculiar grimace.

Answered 4/21/2015

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