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What is the symptoms of tetanus?
Symptoms of tetanus usually develop within 10 days of infection and can include:
- Stiffness of the jaw muscles (lockjaw), which makes it difficult to open the mouth and swallow
- Stiffness of the neck and back muscles
- Difficulty swallowing
- Headache
- Fever
- Sweating
- Anxiety
- Restlessness
- Irritability
- Muscle spasms, which can be very painful and may occur throughout the body
- Seizures
- Death (in severe cases)
If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention immediately.