The Reliability of Anamnestic Data in the Management of Clostridium Tetani Infection in Elderly

The Reliability of Anamnestic Data in the Management of Clostridium Tetani Infection in Elderly

Background: Tetanus infection remains a significant complication of wounds. Because most tetanus treatment guidelines rely on anamnestic data collected directly from patients, the congruence between anamnesis and laboratory evidence must be verified, especially in the elderly population.Aim: Assess,...

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Main Authors: Gabriele Savioli, Iride Francesca Ceresa, Mauro Giordano, Ilaria Ferrari, Angelica Varesi, Valentina Floris, Ciro Esposito, Barbara Croesi, Giovanni Ricevuti, Monica Calvi, Maria Antonietta Bressan, Enrico Oddone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
Subjects:
tetanus
vaccination
immunity
emergency department
emergency room
risk management
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2021.684594/full

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