Retrospective study of tetanus in 18 dogs—Causes, management, complications, and immunological status
ObjectiveTetanus is a severe neurologic disease caused by Clostridium tetani, resulting in spastic paralysis. Canine tetanus is associated with serious complications such as aspiration and a high mortality rate of up to 50%.Materials and methodsMedical records of all dogs diagnosed with tetanus over...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2023-11-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Veterinary Science |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2023.1249833/full |