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Atypical Presentation of Tetanus

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Tetanus is a life- threatening nervous system disease caused by Clostridium tetani (C. tetani). It is characterized by an acute onset of hypertonia, painful muscular contractions (usually of the neck and jaw muscles), and generalized muscle spasms without other apparent medical causes. However, various atypical forms of clinical presentation were reported worldwide and need to be clarified. Being aware of these atypical presentations helps to achieve early diagnosis and management of this dreadful condition. Here, we emphasize different experience through many worldwide case reports about atypical presentation of tetanus.

Source: Afro-Egyptian Journal of Infectious and Endemic Diseases

DOI: 10.21608/aeji.2024.376061

Authors: Taghrid MA Mahmoud, Jihan A Shawky, Naglaa A Abdelwahab

Institution: Zagazig University

Language: English

Topic: Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus

Subfield: Endocrinology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402091536

FWCI: 0.545

Cites: 27

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10