Generalized tetanus in a landscaper without obvious wounds

Tetanus is rare and potentially fatal infection in the US. Its incidence has declined dramatically over the years in developed countries due to robust immunization programs. We describe a case of generalized tetanus in a 66-year-old inadequately vaccinated landscaper who presented with classical sym...

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Main Author: Geetha Sivasubramanian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-01-01
Series:IDCases
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214250920303139