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Tetanus: lest we forget

2001; Springer Nature; Volume: 3; Issue: 01 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1017/s1481803500005170

1481-8043

Kenneth C. Dittrich, Bashar Keilany,

Historical Medical Research and Treatments

Tetanus is a life threatening infection that is rarely encountered in clinical practice. Knowledge of the condition is necessary to ensure optimal management. A 30-year-old male presented with classic signs and symptoms of the disease, including trismus, risus sardonicus, paroxysmal muscle spasms and autonomic instability. The pathophysiology and modern management of this condition are reviewed.