Signs & Symptoms of Tetanus:

The symptoms can occur anywhere from days to months after exposure to the bacteria. The time between the contamination of a wound and the first symptoms is usually less than 2 weeks but can range from 2 days to months. Tetanus often begins with the following:

• Difficulty in eating or drinking

• Fever

• Headache

• Locking of Jaws

• Muscle contraction in the jaw

• Pain in neck, shoulders, or back

• Pain in the muscles

• Pain in the muscles of the abdomen, upper arms, and thighs

• Stiffness