title: Serum cholinesterase in tetanus.
abstract: This paper describes the correlation between serum cholinesterase levels and the severity and course of tetanus in a young patient. The diagnostic and prognostic value and significance of this enzyme as well as the therapeutic value of cholinesterase-restoring agents in tetanus are discussed.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002802:Cholinesterases / Q000097:blood*; D004796:Clinical Enzyme Tests; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009768:Obidoxime Chloride / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013742:Tetanus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000201:enzymology*
chemical_list: D009768:Obidoxime Chloride; D002802:Cholinesterases