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What are symptom of initial stages of tetanus?

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Dr. Ashu Syal answered

Tetanus: Gosh! It so rare-- and thankfully so! As name suggests-- muscle go through involuntary spasms or tetany--- usually triggered by sound, water, airwaves.as and when it progresses, the spasm of muscles of wind pipe-- is life threatening!

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Answered 5/11/2015

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