What Is Tetanus?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. What Is the Incubation Period?
The incubation period is the time it takes for symptoms to develop after the C. tetani spores enter the body. Some people do not experience symptoms for weeks or even months after exposure, while others begin feeling ill within a few days. Most people typically become symptomatic within a week to 10 days following infection.
The incubation time may indicate the seriousness of the infection, with more severe symptoms often occurring after a shorter incubation period. It is believed that the incubation period is likely to be longer the further the site of injury is from the central nervous system.
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