Tetanus
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Tetanus Symptoms
Symptoms of tetanus include:
Severe
muscle spasms
:
Abdomen
Back
Chest
Extremities
Face
Neck
Arching of the back
Lockjaw:
Clenched teeth
Difficulty breathing
Difficulty swallowing
Excessive drooling
Excessive sweating
Urinary incontinence
High blood pressure
Rapid pulse
Fever
Hydrophobia:
Fear of water
Irritability
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Related Conditions
Abrasions
Animal bite
Lacerations
Puncture wound
Skin wound
Laceration of the foot
Laceration of the hand
Laceration of the leg
Puncture wound of the foot
Puncture wound of the hand
Puncture wound of the leg
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Last Updated: Dec 10, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Tetanus References:
Attygalle D, Rodrigo N. New trends in the management of tetanus. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2004 Feb;2(1):73-84.
Hsu SS, Groleau G. Tetanus in the emergency department: a current review. J Emerg Med. 2001 May;20(4):357-65.
Rhee P, Nunley MK, Demetriades D, Velmahos G, Doucet JJ. Tetanus and trauma: a review and recommendations. J Trauma. 2005 May;58(5):1082-8.
