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What are the symptoms of tetanus?
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Uncontrollable spasm: Uncontrollable straining of your back (your head is bent backward to the ground, and your back is twisted in the shape of a "u"), uncontrollable grimacing, and uncontrollable spasms of your muscles. It is significant if you recently had a puncture wound to the foot from the ground, or a puncture wound from a rusty nail anywhere on the body. If you are not immunized see a doctor immediately.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Stiff muscles: The symptoms of disease usually start about a week after infection. There can be fever, rapid heart beat, and high blood pressure. Then stiff jaw and neck muscles develop before it becomes difficult to swallow.
Answered 11/6/2015
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