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How serious is tetanus?

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Depends: Survival from tetanus depends on a variety of factors. Case fatality rate runs 30% or so with older and very young patients more likely to die. Personal fitness, access to antitoxin and other interventions can improve outcome.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Extremely: Very serious / life threatening, usually fatal.

Answered 3/16/2013

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