Can tetanus be cured?
Disease description:
My son is 6 years old. Recently, he accidentally got a puncture wound on his foot from a nail. A friend told me I should take my child to get a tetanus shot, but I didn't take it seriously. I would like to ask the doctor, can tetanus be cured?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Tetanus can be cured, and treatment mainly includes the following aspects:
1. Immunoglobulin: Immediately administer tetanus antitoxin or tetanus immune globulin to neutralize existing toxins in the body and prevent the condition from worsening.
2. Antibiotic therapy: Use antibiotics, such as penicillin or cephalosporins, to eliminate the infection source and control bacterial growth.
3. Supportive therapy: Includes sedatives to control muscle spasms, airway management which may require tracheostomy to ensure unobstructed breathing, as well as pain management and other symptomatic support.
4. Environmental control: Patients generally require care in an isolated, quiet environment to reduce the risk of spasms triggered by stimuli.
Without treatment, tetanus has a high mortality rate. For any wound suspected of tetanus, prompt medical attention is recommended, and complete vaccination with tetanus vaccine should be ensured.
