Tetanus: A Case Report following an Upper Extremity Injury
Journal Title: Clinical Medical Reviews and Case Reports - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Clostridium tetani is a spore-forming, toxin-producing, anaerobic, gram-positive bacillus which enters the CNS causing painful muscle contractions within the host. These painful spasms and stiffness typically manifest initially in the form of trismus, or lockjaw. According to the CDC, tetanus treatment includes the administration of Tetanus Immune Globulin (TIG), a tetanus toxoid booster, agents to control muscle spasms (benzodiazepines), and antibiotics (metronidazole).
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