Tetanus

A disease caused by tetanospasmin, a powerful protein toxin produced by CLOSTRIDIUM TETANI. Tetanus usually occurs after an acute injury, such as a puncture wound or laceration. Generalized tetanus, the most common form, is characterized by tetanic muscular contractions and hyperreflexia. Localized tetanus presents itself as a mild condition with manifestations restricted to muscles near the wound. It may progress to the generalized form.

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Tree Number(s): C01.150.252.410.222.864

MeSH Unique ID: D013742

Entry Terms:

• Clostridium tetani Infection
• Clostridium tetani Infections
• Infection, Clostridium tetani
• Infections, Clostridium tetani

See Also:

• Trismus

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Infections
Bacterial Infections and Mycoses
Bacterial Infections
Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
Clostridium Infections
Tetanus