Can you eat eggs if you have tetanus?

Written by Li Jin Quan

General Surgery

Updated on November 26, 2024

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Tetanus patients should eat more light food, with low fat and sodium content, and avoid strong irritants, such as spicy foods. They can eat more foods containing protein, because sufficient protein in the body can help heal wounds and also provide enough energy for the patients, which is beneficial to their condition. Therefore, tetanus patients can eat a moderate amount of eggs.

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How long does it take for tetanus to develop?

The pathogen we refer to as tetanus is Clostridium tetani. It enters the body through broken skin or mucous membranes and proliferates extensively in an anaerobic environment, producing toxins that cause a characteristic infection known as tetanus. After infection, the incubation period of tetanus varies; typically, symptoms appear within seven to eight days, but they can manifest as quickly as within twenty-four hours or take several months or even years to develop.

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Does tetanus cause fever?

When a person is infected with tetanus, the early symptoms mainly include dizziness, headache, fatigue, decreased appetite, weak chewing, sore jaw muscles, some muscle tension, or some hyperactive reflexes. As the condition worsens, typical clinical manifestations occur, such as difficulty opening the mouth, a sardonic smile, opisthotonos or neck stiffness, muscle spasms, muscle rigidity, and in severe cases, respiratory weakness or respiratory arrest. Some patients may develop a fever after being infected with tetanus. Therefore, some tetanus patients do show symptoms of fever.

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There are several types of tetanus shots.

Tetanus injections are generally of two types, one being tetanus antitoxin and the other is human tetanus immunoglobulin. Tetanus antitoxin, which is more commonly used in our country, is a heterologous protein prepared from horse serum, making it relatively easy to obtain. However, an allergy test is needed for its use and it is widely used in our country at present. Tetanus immunoglobulin, though an ideal medication, is more complex to prepare. Its production is complicated and limited in our country, thus it is not very widely used. Therefore, tetanus antitoxin is more broadly applied.

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Can tetanus be cured in its early stages?

Whether tetanus can be cured in the early stages depends on the severity of the condition and the individual's constitution. If the tetanus is mild, indicating a lighter infection, treatment might be relatively easier. Through symptomatic treatment and anti-tetanus bacillus therapy, the condition can be alleviated and improved. However, if the tetanus is severe, with persistent convulsions and various complications, treatment becomes more complicated and may lead to death. Therefore, if an injury occurs, proactive measures should be taken to treat the wound to reduce the risk of tetanus infection. Also, within 24 hours, one should go to the hospital to receive tetanus antitoxin or tetanus immunoglobulin to prevent the onset of tetanus.

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Where is the tetanus shot given?

Tetanus injections include tetanus antitoxin and tetanus immune globulin, which are generally administered in the emergency or outpatient departments of public hospitals. Tetanus antitoxin requires a skin test before use, and patients allergic to it are prohibited from using it. Tetanus immune globulin does not require a skin test and can be injected directly. It is recommended to avoid alcohol before undergoing tetanus treatment, and it is generally suggested that the injection be administered within 24 hours after injury for better effectiveness. Overall, tetanus injections are usually performed in the outpatient or emergency departments of regular hospitals.