Alternate Name: Lockjaw
Test:
WCC (H), none specific
Sign:
Peripheral reflexes, opisthotonos, risus sardo,nicus
Dd:
Strychnine poisoning, acute CNS infections
Phys:
Clostridium tetani infection of dirty, anaerobic wounds releases an exotoxin that causes severe muscle spasm. Prevented by active immunisation
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