What are the symptoms of Tetanus?
The infection causes painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body. It can lead to "locking" of the jaw, which makes it impossible to open your mouth or swallow. If this happens, you could die of suffocation.
Trismus, or lockjaw Facial spasms called risus sardonicus Stiffness of the neck Difficulty in swallowing Rigidity of pectoral and calf muscles. Elevated temperature Sweating Elevated blood pressure Episodic rapid heart rate. Spasms may occur frequently and last for several minutes with the body shaped into a characteristic form called opisthotonos. Spasms continue for up to 4 weeks, and complete recovery may take months. Neonatal tetanus is a form of generalized tetanus that occurs in newborns. </s>