Tetanus - A Rare But Real Threat
Tetanus is a potentially fatal disease of the nervous system arising from toxins produced by Clostridium tetani, an anaerobic bacterium found in soil [1]. Characterized by muscular rigidity, spasms and autonomic dysregulation its identification and, importantly, its prevention remain critical to the welfare of at risk patients. We present the case of a twenty two year old woman who presented to hospital with trismus and generalized muscle spasms three days following a dog bite to the right hand. Here, we discuss the presentation of generalized tetanus and the use of neurophysiology to facilitate its diagnosis.
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2018 |
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2018 |
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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:12 |
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IDCases - 12(2018) vom: 13., Seite 16-17 |
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Englisch |
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Moynan, David [VerfasserIn] |
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Date Revised 01.10.2020 published: Electronic-eCollection Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE |
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