India, Aug. 31 -- An 11-year-old boy from Sonpeth in Parbhani district survived a life-threatening tetanus infection after two months of intensive care treatment at Sassoon General Hospital (SGH). The child, who had missed routine vaccinations, developed severe spasms and breathing difficulty after a minor wound, said the officials.

The boy was initially admitted to a local hospital in Parbhani and later referred to Ambajogai in Beed district for further treatment. His health continued to deteriorate, and he was eventually shifted to SGH on June 6, 2025, in a critical condition, said the officials.

He was on mechanical ventilation for nearly 57 days, and his condition was further complicated by pneumonia and nutritional deficiencies.

T...