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Treatment
As traditional medical treatment revolves around drug therapy, traditional Chinese medicine herbal remedies are the most common alternative treatment for tetanus. Herbs that have sedative effects should be given to reduce the frequency of convulsions, along with herbs to fight the bacteria.
Tetanus and convulsions can be treated with a concoction made from the dried body of a long-nosed pit viper, called this drug Qi She in Mandarin. Chan Tui, or cicada slough (the skin the cicada sheds) is also helpful. Also helpful are the dried root of the Saposhnikovia divaricata, called divaricate saposhnikovia root, and jack-in-the-pulpit tuber, if it is treated to remove toxins.
There are several alternative treatments aimed at prevention of the disease.
Allopathic Treatment
Tetanus is a life-threatening disease. Patients diagnosed with it are usually hospitalized, usually in an intensive care ward. Treatment can take several weeks and includes antibiotics to kill the bacteria and shots of antitoxin to neutralize the toxin. It also includes antianxiety drugs to control muscle spasms or barbiturates for sedation. In severe cases, patients are placed on an artificial respirator. Recovery can take six weeks or more. After recovery, since the levels of circulating toxin are quite low, the patient must still be adequately immunized against this disease.
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Can Zithromax be used for a deep cut?
Zithromax is not effective against the typical pathogens that are causes for concern with a deep cut.
Indication of anti-tetanus serum?
prophylaxis and treatment of tetanus
What is the most common treatment for tetanus?
A tetanus shot, easy to get at your GP.
Well zithromax treat a yeast infection?
No, Zithromax treats bacterial infections. It is not effective against fungal infections like yeast.
Who found a cure for tetanus?
The development of a tetanus vaccine can be attributed to Emil von Behring, who, in the late 19th century, discovered that the toxin produced by the tetanus bacterium could be neutralized by serum from immunized animals. This led to the creation of the first tetanus antitoxin, which was used for prevention and treatment. While there isn't a "cure" for tetanus once contracted, vaccination remains the most effective method for preventing the disease.
Will zithromax treat e coli?
It may be effective against some but it is not the best choice.
What class drug is zithromax?
Zithromax is a macrolide
Can give anti tetanus to vaccin child?
Yes, a child who has been vaccinated against tetanus can receive additional anti-tetanus treatment if they sustain a wound that poses a risk for tetanus infection. The anti-tetanus treatment may include tetanus toxoid booster shots or tetanus immunoglobulin, depending on the child's vaccination history and the nature of the injury. It's important to consult a healthcare provider to determine the appropriate course of action. Regular vaccination helps maintain immunity, but additional measures may be necessary in certain situations.
Is zithromax an aminoglycoside?
No, Zithromax is a macrolide.
Can zithromax harm you if take 2g of it?
It can cause nausea, which is why the 2g dose hasn't been so effective in practice.
Is tetnus treatable?
Yes, tetanus is treatable, but it requires prompt medical attention. Treatment typically involves administering tetanus immune globulin (TIG) to neutralize the toxin, along with thorough wound care and antibiotics to prevent infection. Supportive care may also be necessary for symptoms like muscle spasms. However, prevention through vaccination is the most effective strategy against tetanus.
Is there a generic for zithromax?
Yes, azithromycin is generic for Zithromax.
