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Tetanus Treatment

Dr. Reeja Tharu
Written by Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team  on Sep 06, 2014
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How can Tetanus be treated ?

Neutralize the toxin with Anti tetanus serum. Prevention of further toxin production by antibiotics. Nursing in a quite room, avoiding unnecessary stimuli and sedation controls the spasms. Adequate hydration and nutrition maintain the general condition of the patient.

Published on Sep 06, 2014
Last Updated on Sep 06, 2014

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