Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know what's going on, I've been having high fever that won't go down. I went to the hospital for a check-up and they said it's a viral infection. What kind of infectious disease did I get? What are the early symptoms of tetanus?Doctor's answer:
The incubation period for tetanus is generally about one week, and symptoms usually begin to appear after about two weeks. Early symptoms may include fatigue, headache, dizziness, and tightness in local muscles. In severe cases, there may be intense muscle pain, especially in the jaw muscles. Patients may experience symptom recurrence under the influence of light, sound, or drinking. If it causes severe pain in the trachea, it can be life-threatening.