Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I've been having high fever that won't go down. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it was a viral infection. What kind of infectious disease did I get? How is tetanus treated?Doctor's answer:
Once tetanus is contracted, it is necessary to receive systematic and standardized treatment in the infectious diseases department of a medical institution. This is because once tetanus is contracted, it is extremely serious, and the risk of becoming critically ill is very high.You are currently injured in your hand today by a nail, and it is important to go to the hospital to address the wound. This involves thorough debridement and sterilization training, and it is also necessary to administer tetanus antitoxin or immunoglobulin promptly. These measures can provide a certain preventive effect.