title: Tetanus caused by human bite of the finger.
abstract: A case of generalized tetanus after human bite of the finger is reported. The patient recovered with institutional care. We propose that secondary invasion by Clostridium tetani is the cause for infection. It could be prevented by immediate tetanus prophylaxis, thorough debridement, and primary repair of the wound.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Agrawal
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ramachandrudu
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hamide
authors.forename: T K
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Dutta
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001734:Bites, Human / Q000150:complications*; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013742:Tetanus / Q000209:etiology*