Autonomic manifestations of tetanus.
Two patients with tetanus are reported to illustrate the involvement of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system respectively. Aspects of the autonomic manifestations of tetanus are illustrated and discussed.
D000328:Adult; D001341:Autonomic Nervous System / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001919:Bradycardia / Q000150:complications; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006329:Heart Conduction System / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications; D007022:Hypotension / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D013546:Sweating; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000150:complications; D013742:Tetanus / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy