title: Autonomic nervous system dysfunction in severe tetanus: current perspectives.
abstract: The enigma of autonomic nervous system dysfunction in severe tetanus is discussed in the light of recent and older evidence concerning the nature and action of tetanus toxin, its clinical effects, and therapy. Some suggestions for the pathogenesis and management of the cardiovascular disturbances are made.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Natal, Durban, South Africa.
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Wright
authors.forename: U G
authors.initials: UG
authors.lastname: Lalloo
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nayiager
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Govender
mesh_terms: D001342:Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D013742:Tetanus / Q000150:complications*; D013744:Tetanus Toxin
chemical_list: D013744:Tetanus Toxin