Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Tetanus is a preventable yet potentially fatal disease caused by Clostridium tetani.Although rare in developed countries, it remains a concern among the elderly and those with an incomplete vaccination history.We herein report a case of tetanus in a 76-year-old woman who sustained a head laceration after a fall and presented with non-specific initial symptoms.Despite consultation with multiple departments, the diagnosis of tetanus was delayed until the onset of trismus, dysphagia, and muscle spasms.Intensive care and appropriate therapies, including immunoglobulin, tetanus toxoid, antibiotics, and sedation were administered, resulting in full recovery.This case highlights the importance of an early diagnosis, heightened clinical awareness, and vaccination in reducing tetanus risk.
Authors: Koji Masuda, Azumi Teramura, Masaru Nagato
Institution: Nagahama Red Cross Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408893706