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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sjmms.net/article.asp?issn=1658-631X;year=2015;volume=3;issue=2;spage=167;epage=169;aulast=Alfilfil |