Ten Tetanus Symptoms to Watch Out For
3. Headache
A headache can develop due to a tetanus infection because the bacteria interfere with the nervous system and cause muscle spasms that affect the neck and jaw. Some people may find the headache is accompanied by stiffness in the neck and fever. Most symptoms of tetanus develop within eight days of contraction but can take as long as three weeks to become apparent.
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