Title of article :
Generalized Tetanus in an Adult Patient: A Case Report
Author/Authors :
MohammadShahi, Jafar Dept. of Microbiology - School of Medicine - Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil , Habibzadeh, Shahram Dept. of Infectious Diseases - School of Medicine - Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil , Teimourpour, Roghayeh Dept. of Microbiology - School of Medicine - Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil
Abstract :
Tetanus is a neurological disorder caused by Clostridium tetani. Although vaccination has significantly reduced the incidence of tetanus worldwide, the occurrence of sporadic cases requires effective and timely treatment. In this study, we report the case of a 45-year-old man who had difficulty in swallowing and opening mouth. The patient had the history of a small puncture wound with a nail in his toes about 12 days ago
Keywords :
Tetanus , Toxin , Muscle spasms , Clostridium tetani , Immunization
Journal title :
Journal of Advances in Medical and Biomedical Research
