Severe generalized tetanus: A case report and literature review

Severe generalized tetanus: A case report and literature review

Tetanus is a toxin-mediated disease produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani characterized by generalized rigidity and muscle spasms that may cause respiratory arrest and death. Tetanus typically gains access to the body through apparent or unapparent wounds. Implementation of mandatory vaccinat...

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Main Authors: Wadiah A Alfilfil, Mohammed S Alshahrani, Mohammed A Abdulbaser, Nazeh E.B. El Fakarany
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences
Subjects:
Clostridium tetani
tetanus
unapparent injury
vaccination
Online Access:http://www.sjmms.net/article.asp?issn=1658-631X;year=2015;volume=3;issue=2;spage=167;epage=169;aulast=Alfilfil

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