Tetanus: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, & Prevention | Mass General Brigham

What is tetanus? What causes tetanus? What are the symptoms and when do they develop? Ellen Nagami, MD, infectious diseases physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital discusses the prevention and treatment of tetanus. Subscribe Link: 0:00 - Intro 0:19 - What Is Tetanus? 0:41 - The Causes 1:04 - Symptoms 1:46 - Treatment 2:11 - Prevention About Mass General Brigham: Mass General Brigham combines the strength of two world-class academic medical centers, five nationally ranked specialty hospitals, 11 community hospitals, and dozens of health centers. Our doctors and researchers accelerate medical breakthroughs and drive innovations in patient care. They are leaders in medical education, serving as Harvard Medical School faculty and training the next generation of physicians. Mass General Brigham’s mission is to deliver the best, affordable health care to patients everywhere. Together, we transfo