Not to be Forgotten: Tetanus

Not to be Forgotten: Tetanus

We describe a patient presenting with altered mental state, generalised stiffening of the body and limbs as a result of acute generalised tetanus. Discussion of the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, initial management in the emergency department and complications is put forth.

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Veröffentlicht in:Hong Kong journal of emergency medicine 2007-04, Vol.14 (2), p.119-124
1. Verfasser: Lateef, F
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Acute disease
Clostridium tetani
tetanus
tetanus toxin
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Zusammenfassung:We describe a patient presenting with altered mental state, generalised stiffening of the body and limbs as a result of acute generalised tetanus. Discussion of the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, initial management in the emergency department and complications is put forth.
ISSN:1024-9079
2309-5407
DOI:10.1177/102490790701400211