Tetanus
It is treated mainly by an infectious disease specialist, since tetanus is a disease caused by a bacterium that produces a toxin capable of affecting the nervous system and causing intense muscle contractions. Its prevention through vaccination schedules is widely recognized.
How it originates: The bacterium usually enters the body through wounds, especially those that are deep or contaminated with soil.
Manifestations that are described: Muscle stiffness, especially in the jaw and neck, difficulty swallowing, and spasms.
When to see a doctor? With a significant wound or if unusual muscle stiffness appears, a prompt evaluation is advisable; an infectious disease specialist can assess the case and provide guidance on the relevant preventive measures.
Specialties that treat tetanus
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in tetanus
Dr. Beda Daniela Islas Muñoz
Dr. Jonathan Mendoza Barragán
Dr. José Ivan Inclan Reyes
Dr. Karen Alejandra Linares López
Dr. Alejandro José Muñiz Carvajal
Dr. Adriana Torres Zagarnaga
Dr. Rodolfo Jimenez Juarez
Dr. Mario Fernando Yáñez Cabrera
Dr. Ana Gabriela Grajales Beltrán
Dr. Joaquín Moreno Moreno
Dr. Sarbelio Moreno Espinosa
Dr. Clemen Domínguez Barrera
Dr. Arturo Jauregui Cruz
Dr. Isaí Medina Piñón
Dr. Guillermo Francisco Rosales Magallanes
Dr. Rodolfo Ruíz Luján
Dr. Guadalupe Gordillo Pérez
Dr. Gabriel Israel Soto Nieto
Dr. Mario González Gámez
Dr. Nishimura Jose Castillo
Frequently asked questions
What is tetanus?
It is treated mainly by an infectious disease specialist, since tetanus is a disease caused by a bacterium that produces a toxin capable of affecting the nervous system and causing intense muscle contractions. Its prevention through vaccination schedules is widely recognized.
Which doctor treats tetanus?
Tetanus is usually treated by specialists in infectious disease specialist.